Trump remains in excellent health, White House memo says
US President Donald Trump remains in excellent health according to a White House memo, with strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function. The memo cited results from a medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26. Trump, who turns 80 on June 14, has frequently compared his energy and fitness to that of his predecessor Joe Biden.
- ▪Trump's medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center showed excellent health results.
- ▪The examination was Trump's third in 13 months and took place on May 26.
- ▪Recent photographs have raised questions about Trump's health, including a blotchy neck rash and swollen ankles.
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Trump remains in excellent health, White House memo saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS President Donald Trump frequently casts himself as more energetic and fitter than his predecessor Joe Biden.PHOTO: DOUG MILLS/NYTIMESPublished May 30, 2026, 11:59 AMUpdated May 30, 2026, 11:59 AMUS President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, with strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function, the White House said in a memo on May 29, citing results from a medical examination this week.After his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26, his third in 13 months, Mr Trump, who turns 80 on June 14, said: “Everything checked out perfectly.”Mr Trump, the oldest person to assume the presidency, frequently casts himself as more…
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