President Donald Trump’s physician released a health update documenting his weight at 238 pounds and a perfect cognitive assessment score during his latest physical examination.
The evaluation marks Trump’s fourth publicly disclosed medical check-up since beginning his second term in office. The comprehensive examination included a full physical workup and cognitive screening administered by White House medical staff.
What the Examination Revealed
Trump’s weight increased 14 pounds since his April 2025 physical, bringing his body mass index to 29.7, just below the threshold medical guidelines define as obese. At 6 feet 3 inches tall, his physician characterized his overall health as “strong,” noting “cognitive and physical performance are excellent.”
The report documented slight lower-leg swelling stemming from chronic venous insufficiency, an age-related condition diagnosed in Trump last year. Physicians recommended dietary changes, increased physical activity, and low-dose aspirin therapy to address the swelling, which has improved since his previous evaluation.
Minor bruising on Trump’s hands was attributed to “minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking,” his physician wrote. The report described the bruising as “a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy.”
Cognitive Assessment Results
Trump took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a standard screening tool for cognitive impairment and dementia, and scored a perfect 30 out of 30. The score matches his results from both his 2025 and 2018 examinations.
His physician noted that Trump’s “demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being.”
Context and Significance
Trump, who turns 80 next month, became the oldest person elected president at the time of his 2024 election victory. Presidential health disclosures have generated sustained public attention, though no legal requirement mandates presidents release complete medical records.
The release coincides with the administration highlighting the president’s fitness for office as the midterm election cycle approaches. Trump’s predecessor, President Joe Biden, left office at age 82 after withdrawing from his 2024 reelection campaign following concerns about his age and cognitive fitness.
