White House Physician: Trump in “Excellent” Health
White House physician Sean Barbabella described former President Donald Trump’s health as “excellent” following his physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In a memo released on Sunday, Barbabella emphasized that Trump was in outstanding physical and mental health, fully capable of fulfilling the duties of Commander-in-Chief.
He also noted that Trump’s active lifestyle, including participation in numerous meetings, public appearances, press interactions, and “frequent victories in golf events,” has significantly contributed to his good health. These activities not only help maintain his physical fitness but also support his mental clarity, allowing him to stay sharp and engaged.
Trump Confident After Cognitive Test
After his examination, Trump boasted to reporters about scoring a perfect 30/30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). He stated that he had taken the test four times previously and had always scored perfectly, while criticizing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for refusing to take the same test.
“I felt very good. Good heart. I took the cognitive test and got every answer right,” he said.
Health Indicators and Medical History
According to Dr. Barbabella, Trump is 75 inches tall (about 1.90m) and weighs 224 pounds (about 102kg), a reduction from 243 pounds in 2019. With his current weight, he is categorized as overweight but not obese according to BMI.
Other vital signs include:
- Blood pressure: 128/74 (elevated but not yet high blood pressure)
- Resting heart rate: 62 beats per minute (normal)
- Total cholesterol: 140 mg/dl (optimal)
Trump is taking two medications to control cholesterol: rosuvastatin and ezetimibe. His medical history includes well-controlled hypercholesterolemia, seasonal allergies, a past COVID-19 infection, well-managed rosacea, actinic keratosis, benign nevi, diverticulosis, and a benign colon polyp.
Dr. Barbabella, a veteran of the Afghanistan war who was awarded the Purple Heart, was appointed as Trump’s physician earlier this year.