Trump Physical Shows ‘Excellent Health’ Despite Near-Obesity BMI, White House Says

The White House released President Donald Trump’s annual physical examination results on Friday, stating that he remains in “excellent health” while also noting he is close to the clinical threshold for obesity based on body mass index (BMI).

The medical report, conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26 and released days later, offered a detailed snapshot of the president’s cardiovascular, neurological, and overall physical condition.

Overall findings

According to White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella, the president demonstrates strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function. The report describes Trump as maintaining an active schedule that includes meetings, public appearances, and regular engagements.

Barbabella wrote that the president’s workload and daily activities continue to support his overall well-being, and concluded that he is in “excellent health.”

Weight and BMI

The report lists Trump at 6 feet 3 inches tall and 238 pounds, placing his BMI at approximately 29.7. That figure is just below the threshold of 30, which is classified as obesity by the National Institutes of Health.

While not officially categorized as obese, the BMI places him in the upper range of overweight, close to the clinical cutoff.

The physician recommended weight management and increased physical activity as part of ongoing preventive care.

Aspirin use and bruising

The report also addressed visible bruising on the president’s hands, which has drawn public attention in recent months.

According to the physician, the bruising is consistent with “minor soft tissue irritation” linked to frequent handshaking combined with regular aspirin use. Aspirin, which the president takes more often than typically recommended, can thin the blood and increase bruising risk.

The report suggested reducing his aspirin dosage as part of routine medical guidance.

Neurological and cardiac assessment

A comprehensive neurological evaluation found no abnormalities, with the report stating that Trump’s mental status is normal.

Doctors also noted that his cardiac age is estimated to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age, indicating favorable cardiovascular function relative to age expectations.

Previous injury noted

The medical summary referenced scarring on the president’s right ear from a gunshot wound sustained during a 2024 assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.

No complications related to that injury were reported in the current examination.

Context on health and activity

The report comes as Trump, who is the oldest person ever inaugurated as U.S. president, approaches his 80th birthday in June.

While the physician emphasized overall strong health indicators, he also recommended lifestyle adjustments, including increased exercise and weight reduction.

Trump has previously described his approach to exercise as limited, often citing golf as his primary form of physical activity. In past interviews, he has expressed skepticism about intense exercise routines, suggesting they may not be beneficial for longevity.

Medical transparency

The release of the report followed several days of delay, deviating from prior practice of quickly publishing presidential physical results. The White House did not provide an immediate explanation for the timing.

Presidential health disclosures are typically closely watched due to the demands of the office and public interest in fitness for duty.

The White House report presents a largely positive assessment of President Trump’s health, citing strong organ function and normal neurological findings, while also noting concerns related to weight, aspirin use, and preventive care recommendations. Despite being near the obesity threshold, the physician concluded that the president remains in overall excellent health.

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