President Donald Trump has had plenty on his hands during his first months back in office. While the many controversies – for example, the trade war, Greenland dispute with their ally Denmark, and his decision to send National Guard and Marines to stop protests which began in response to his immigration raids in Los Angeles – surrounding Donald Trump have made headlines, questions about Trump’s health and whether he’s fit to be at the white house have surged.
During the presidential race against Kamala Harris, his opponent decided to share her medical records with the world, but Trump wouldn’t. Meanwhile, he claims to be in perfect physical and mental shape.
Trump is the oldest President of the United States to start a second term at the White House. In April, White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella revealed a report that claimed Trump is fully fit to be Commander-in-Chief.
The report stated that Trump’s height and weight were 75 inches and 224 pounds and that scans of the eyes, ears, neck, throat, and heart were regular. Meanwhile, Barbabella shared that the president underwent a colonoscopy in 2024.
During that doctor’s visit, it was also revealed that Trump had a benign polyp and diverticulitis, an inflammation in the pockets of the colon. It was then decided that he would undergo a follow-up colonoscopy in three years.
Donald Trump’s medical report also revealed that he had several medications., including prescriptions for cholesterol, a cardiac prevention medicine, and a cream to use as needed for a “skin condition.” Moreover, Barbabella noted that Trump had bilateral cataract surgery at some point, adding that the president is in “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function.” He concluded that Trump’s “active lifestyle is helping his well-being.”
“President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Health of State,” Barbabella said in April.
Trump told reporters shortly after the exam, “I took a cognitive test. And I don’t know what to tell you, other than I got every answer right. I took just a lot of different tests, having to do with the heart, having to do with other things.”
While some questioned how authentic the latest medical evaluation Trump underwent was, a new picture of him has left social media users fearing for his health. On June 9, an image of Donald Trump attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event went viral online, and several posts on X, Facebook, and TikTok questioned whether the president was wearing a catheter under his suit.
