Trump's Physical Exam Shows Weight Loss and Good Health at Age 78

President Donald Trump's recent physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center has concluded he is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, according to a report released by the White House. Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, Trump's physician, conducted the comprehensive exam on April 11, 2025, noting the 78-year-old president has lost 20 pounds since his last presidential physical in 2020. Trump's BMI has decreased from 30.5 to 28.0, moving him from the obesity category to overweight.

The medical report highlighted several aspects of Trump's health, including improved cholesterol levels, which have dropped from 223 in 2018 to 140 currently. His blood pressure was recorded at 128/74, which is considered elevated, and his resting heart rate was 62 beats per minute. The examination also confirmed scarring on Trump's right ear from the July 2024 assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, and noted previous cataract surgery on both eyes.

Trump also underwent cognitive testing, passing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment test that screens for various brain functions. According to Barbabella's report, Trump was screened for depression and anxiety with normal scores on both assessments. The president's medical team included consultations with 14 specialists as part of the comprehensive examination process.

At 78, Trump is the oldest person ever elected president, though he is four years younger than his predecessor Joe Biden, who left office at age 82. The release of these medical details follows traditional presidential practice of health transparency, though the report noted Trump has historically been less forthcoming with medical information than previous presidents. Barbabella attributed Trump's health in part to an 'active lifestyle' that includes frequent golf and numerous daily meetings and public appearances.

Barbabella, who performed and supervised the examination, is a decorated Navy physician specializing in emergency and tactical medicine with service tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is the third consecutive osteopathic doctor to serve as physician to the president, following Biden's doctor and one of Trump's previous physicians during his first term. Before his appointment as presidential physician, Barbabella managed a naval health clinic in North Carolina.