Donald Trump, who at 78 is set to become the oldest president in American history, will undergo his annual physical exam in the coming weeks. A White House statement revealed that President Donald J. Trump will complete his routine annual physical exam next month at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The exact date of the exam will be made public in the next few weeks, according to a statement signed by his physician, Sean Barbabella, a career military doctor with experience in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Despite his age, Trump has appeared vigorous, though his past physical exams have occasionally raised questions about the specifics of his health data and the transparency of the results. While he does not consume alcohol or smoke, Trump is known for enjoying fast food and steaks, with golfing being his primary form of exercise.
During his first term in 2018, a physical exam suggested that Trump should aim to lose between 10 to 15 pounds but noted that he was generally in ’excellent health.’ His doctor at the time stated there were no signs of cognitive issues and jokingly remarked that with a healthier diet, Trump could potentially live to be 200 years old. However, a year later, an exam revealed that Trump had gained seven pounds since shortly before taking office, bringing his weight to 243 pounds (110 kilograms), which classified him as technically obese. The report also mentioned that he was taking medication for high cholesterol.
During his 2015 presidential campaign, Trump’s doctor at the time, Harold Bornstein, released a letter stating that Trump had ‘astonishingly excellent’ blood pressure and would be the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency. However, Bornstein later clarified that Trump himself dictated the contents of the letter, which he did not write.
As Trump prepares for his annual physical exam, questions about his health and the transparency of the results remain a topic of public interest.