Overview
- The Office of the White House Physician released Dr. Sean Barbabella’s memorandum late Friday reporting that President Trump is in “excellent” physical and cognitive health and is fit to carry out presidential duties.
- The memo, based on a Walter Reed exam that took place Tuesday, May 26, cites normal cardiac, pulmonary and neurological exams and notes a perfect 30 out of 30 score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
- An AI-enhanced electrocardiogram in the report estimated the president’s “cardiac age” to be about 14 years younger than his chronological age, a screening measure that signals lower short-term heart risk but does not replace a full clinical diagnosis.
- The memorandum documents mild lower-leg swelling attributed to chronic venous insufficiency, describes hand bruises as benign and linked to frequent handshakes plus aspirin use, and recommends weight loss, more exercise and a low-dose aspirin regimen.
- The late release ends an immediate transparency gap but keeps scrutiny on the White House because this was Trump’s third medical visit in 13 months and experts and political opponents are pressing for fuller disclosure of test details and medication dosing.