The Brief
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President Donald Trump was deemed healthy in his latest physical exam.
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His doctor, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, said the president’s “active lifestyle” is a factor in his well-being.
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Trump will be 79 on June 14. He’s the oldest man to ever be elected president.
President Donald Trump’s doctor released the results of his Friday physical exam, noting that he’s “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief.
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Trump, 78, is the oldest man to be elected president. He turns 79 on June 14.
Trump’s physical exam
What they’re saying
In a report released Sunday, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella said Trump is “fully fit to execute the duties of Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.”
He said Trump’s “active lifestyle” contributes to his health.
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Barbabella said Trump’s days include participating in multiple meetings, public appearances, media availabilities and “frequent victories in golf events.” Trump is an avid golfer.
U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a chart while speaking during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
By the numbers
The results showed he has dropped 20 pounds since his last physical as president in 2020. Trump weighed 244 pounds back then and is now down to 224 pounds.
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At his physical in January 2018, his total cholesterol was 223. In early 2019, the reading came in at 196 and it stood at 167 in 2020. Today it is 140. Ideally, total cholesterol should be less than 200.
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His blood pressure was 128 over 74. That is considered elevated, and people in that situation are likely to develop high blood pressure unless steps are taken to control the condition.
Trump has a resting heart rate of 62 beats per minute, in line with previous tests. A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 beats to 100 beats per minute, and generally, a lower rate implies better cardiovascular fitness.
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The exam summary noted that Trump previously had cataract surgery. A common procedure among aging people, the surgery typically involves removing a cloudy eye lens and replacing it with an artificial lens to help clear up vision.
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Trump’s cholesterol levels have improved over time, helped by the medications rosuvastatin and ezetimibe.
Trump also takes aspirin, which can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
The Source
This report includes information from The Associated Press.
