Donald Trump’s Recent Medical Exam: Health Update and Public Reaction
Last Friday, Donald Trump underwent his latest medical exam, and the reveal of the results has stirred up quite a buzz.
The White House reported that the 78 – year – old former president “remains in excellent health.” Physician Capt. Sean Barbabella explained that Trump’s active lifestyle, including regular meetings, public appearances, press sessions, and his frequent golf victories, all contribute positively to his well – being. The medical report concluded, “President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander – in – Chief and Head of State.”
During the April 11 exam, Barbabella disclosed that Trump, who stands at 6’3”, weighed 224 pounds and had a blood pressure reading of 128/74. This weight is nine pounds heavier than the 215 pounds recorded when he was arrested in 2023. A comprehensive neurological exam showed no mental status abnormalities. The report also noted scarring on his right ear from an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania and documented his severe Covid – 19 case in October 2020 during his campaign against Joe Biden.
Once Trump’s height and weight were made public, people couldn’t help but compare him to professional athletes. Players like Xavier Legette of the Carolina Panthers (6’3”, 227 pounds), Justin Skyler Fields of the New York Jets (6’3”, 227 pounds), and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs (6’2”, 225 pounds) were all brought into the conversation.
Some social media users pointed out the obvious: “We CONSTANTLY talk about how people even of the same height and weight can carry it differently depending on body shape, muscle vs fat, etc. So like what are we doing here?” Another added, “People of the same weight and height can look very different. A person can weigh 150, lose fat, gain muscle, look completely different and still weigh 150.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt later confirmed, “The president is in very good shape.”
