Trump in 'excellent' health, White House doctor says

US President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella says in a report released two days after he underwent a routine physical examination.

The report is the most detailed information on the health of Trump, 78, since he returned to the White House in January as the oldest person to assume the US presidency.

"President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State," Barbabella wrote in his report.

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Barbabella cited what he said is Trump's "active lifestyle" and said it "continues to contribute significantly" to the Republican president's well-being.

Trump turns 79 on June 14.

The results showed Trump has dropped 9kg since his last physical as president in 2020.

He weighed 110kg back then and is now down to 101kg.

The exam summary noted that Trump previously had cataract surgery on both eyes but the report did not include a date or dates.

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.

In July 2024, according to the report, Trump had a colonoscopy that found a benign polyp and the condition called diverticulosis.

It is a common condition in which the walls of the intestine weaken with age.

It can lead to inflammation although most people with it never experience any problems.

Barbabella wrote that Trump remains in "excellent health" with "robust" cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and general physical function.

The doctor said Trump's days include participating in multiple meetings, public appearances, media availabilities and "frequent victories in golf events".

Trump is an avid golfer and said he recently won tournaments played at clubs he owns in Florida.

Trump's cholesterol levels have improved over time, helped by the medications rosuvastatin and ezetimibe.

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.

His blood pressure was 128 over 74 - this is considered elevated, and people in that situation are likely to develop high blood pressure unless steps are taken to control the condition.

The report noted that Trump uses a mometasone cream to control rosacea, a condition that can cause redness in the face.

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.

Trump also takes aspirin, which can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

with AP