Donald Trump's doctor issues fresh update on the President's health
Donald Trump has been undergoing his annual medical examination with the White House physician after speculation about his health made headlines over the past few months.
The medical assessment, released following a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, found the US President remains in good overall condition despite a handful of minor health issues linked to age and his demanding schedule.
US Navy Captain Seán Barbabella, the President’s physician, said Trump continues to carry out his duties without restriction and remains fully capable of serving in office.
US President Donald Trump, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Reports in the US Sun show Trump currently weighs 238 pounds, up from 224 pounds a year ago. His blood pressure was recorded at 105/71, while his resting heart rate was measured at 73 beats per minute.
Doctors also noted that the President has experienced irritation of the soft tissue on his hands, which Barbabella attributed to frequent handshaking and aspirin use.
The White House has previously pointed to the medication as the reason for visible discolouration that has occasionally been seen on Donald Trump’s hands.
The report further revealed that Trump continues to be monitored for chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the legs that was diagnosed last year after swelling was observed in his ankles and lower limbs.
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 25: A bruise is visible on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump’s right hand during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the Oval Office at the White House on August 25, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
However, the latest examination found only slight swelling in the lower legs, with doctors noting the condition has improved since last year.
The health update is likely to draw renewed attention, given Trump’s age. He became the oldest person ever elected President of the United States and is set to celebrate his 80th birthday in the coming days.
Despite critics’ concerns about the demands of the presidency, the White House doctor concluded that Trump remains in excellent health and fully fit to carry out the responsibilities of the office.
