White House report shows that the Republican is close to the obesity range and had a maximum score on a cognitive test
The President of the United States, (Republican Party), 79 years old, is in “” e “fully fit” to hold the position, according to a medical report released on Friday (May 29, 2026) by the White House. The evaluation was carried out after tests carried out at the Walter Reed Military Medical Center.
The document, signed by presidential doctor Sean Barbabella, states that the Republican underwent heart exams, cancer screening tests and other preventive evaluations conducted by 22 specialists. According to the report, he was in good physical and cognitive health. Read the in English of the medical memo (PDF – 12.1 MB).
Trump currently weighs 108 kg, 6 more than he weighed carried out in April 2025. Despite the recommendation to lose weight and adopt changes in diet and exercise routine, doctors stated that his physical and mental performance remains excellent.
The report also recorded slight attributed to the frequent habit of greeting people and the use of aspirin, and slight swelling in the legs, but highlighted an improvement compared to last year, when Trump was with chronic venous insufficiency.
In cognitive tests, the president obtained the maximum score in the Montreal Cognitive Assessmenta test used to screen for signs of dementia and cognitive impairment. It was the same result achieved in previous evaluations.
Doctors also stated that there was an improvement in cholesterol levels, attributed to the use of medication. According to the report, no cardiac, pulmonary or neurological abnormalities were identified.
disclosure takes place during on the age and physical capacity of political leaders in the United States. Trump turns 80 next month and is the . American law does not require presidents to make their medical records public, and the degree of transparency varies between governments.