A Detailed Look at Trump’s Latest Health Report

President Donald Trump recently released his annual medical report. Unlike previous years, this one offers a thorough breakdown from multiple specialists. It arrives during a storm of controversy involving a former White House doctor and public claims by a relative.

Trump’s History of Controlling Health Disclosures

Throughout his political career, Trump managed the narrative around his health. During past elections, he shared brief statements and vague endorsements. Full medical documentation remained rare.

Breaking the Pattern

This new report marks a shift. It gained attention not just for its contents, but for the figures and history tied to it. The public conversation about Trump’s health now goes beyond test results.

Trump Sets a New Record

In 2024, at 78 years old, Trump became the oldest major-party nominee in U.S. history. After President Biden withdrew, Trump assumed the role of senior candidate. This drew fresh focus to his physical and cognitive fitness.

Annual Physical at Walter Reed

On April 11, 2025, Trump underwent his annual exam at Walter Reed Medical Center—less than three months into his second term. Dr. Sean P. Barbabella, the attending physician, led the evaluation and compiled the findings in a memo dated April 13.

What the Exam Covered

The physical included standard lab tests, urinalysis, and reviews by 14 specialists. Notably, the team performed a full neurological screening. They assessed his mental state, motor skills, reflexes, and emotional health.

Results: A Clean Bill of Health

Dr. Barbabella stated, “President Trump remains in excellent health.” The report confirmed normal cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological function. His urinalysis also came back normal.

Daily Activities Support Wellness

The memo described Trump’s schedule—packed with meetings, appearances, press events, and golf. According to the doctor, these activities support his overall fitness. The report concluded he’s fully capable of serving as Commander-in-Chief.

Controlled Conditions and Medications

Trump continues managing several stable health issues: high cholesterol, allergies, past COVID-19 infection, rosacea, actinic keratosis, benign skin growths, diverticulosis, and a non-cancerous colon polyp.

He currently takes:

• Rosuvastatin and ezetimibe for cholesterol

• Aspirin for heart health

• Mometasone cream for skin flare-ups

A More Transparent Approach

Unlike vague election-year statements in the past, this report gets specific. Dr. Barbabella emphasized Trump’s active lifestyle as a major health factor. Trump also approved the release of the full findings.

Previous Hesitation to Disclose

During the 2024 campaign, Trump declined to release a full health report. Despite promises of transparency, his team pointed to earlier letters from Dr. Bruce Aronwald and Dr. Ronny Jackson.

On November 20, 2023—Biden’s 81st birthday—Aronwald stated Trump was in “excellent” health as of September. However, his note lacked supporting tests or treatment details.

Harris Took a Different Route

Kamala Harris’ campaign released a two-page health summary in October 2024. Dr. Joshua Simmons detailed her medical history, lifestyle, and family health background. He concluded Harris had the “resiliency to execute the duties of the Presidency.”

This public contrast increased pressure on Trump’s team, which had still not provided a full report.

Campaign Defended Silence

On October 12, 2024, Trump’s communications director, Steven Cheung, defended the lack of new documentation. He pointed to earlier reports from Dr. Jackson and other personal physicians, stating Trump was “in perfect and excellent health.”

Cheung also compared schedules. “President Trump maintains a busy and active campaign,” he claimed. “Kamala Harris cannot match his stamina.”

Jackson’s Role and Past Praise

Dr. Ronny Jackson previously served under both Obama and Trump. In 2018, he famously claimed Trump “could live to be 200” if he improved his diet. Trump later nominated Jackson for Secretary of Veterans Affairs, but the bid failed due to controversy.

Jackson’s Downfall and Demotion

In July 2022, the Navy retroactively demoted Jackson from rear admiral to captain after a Pentagon investigation. Findings included:

• Inappropriate conduct

• Alcohol use with subordinates

• Inappropriate comments

Despite this, Jackson still refers to himself as a rear admiral publicly.