Trump's Medical Check-up: Good Health but Advised to Lose Weight

The White House physician for US President Donald Trump stated that the US leader is “in good health” but advised him to lose weight. This follows a memo released on Friday (29 May) local time after the 79-year-old underwent a routine medical examination.

“President Trump remains in good health, with strong heart, lung, neurological, and physical functions overall,” said Trump’s doctor, US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella.

“Preventive counselling has been provided, including dietary guidance, recommendations for low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and sustained weight loss,” he added, according to AFP on Saturday (30 May 2026).

The three-page memo provides an overview of Trump’s physical examination and diagnostic tests conducted at Walter Reed Medical Center near Washington last Tuesday.

Barbabella stated Trump is “fully capable of fulfilling all duties as Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.”

Trump, who turns 80 next month, takes three medications: two to control cholesterol and one aspirin for “heart disease prevention.”

At 191 cm tall, Trump’s weight has risen to 108 kg from the publicly reported 101.6 kg during his last annual medical check-up in April last year.

This marks Trump’s third medical check-up since returning to office last year, following heightened speculation about his health, including bruising on his hand and appearing drowsy during meetings.

“Examination of the back of the hand showed ecchymosis (bruising), consistent with mild soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking in the context of aspirin use for heart disease prevention,” the memo stated regarding Trump’s bruised hand.