Trump Declared in "Outstanding Cognitive and Physical Health" Following Medical Examination

President Donald Trump, who became the oldest individual to assume the presidency in the history of the United States in January, has been declared in "outstanding health" after undergoing his first full medical examination since returning to the White House. The assessment took place last Friday at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and lasted nearly five hours, covering everything from physical tests to cognitive evaluations.

A letter released by the White House on Sunday from the presidential physician stated that Trump, aged 78, "exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health" and is "fully capable of carrying out the duties of head of state and commander in chief." Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One while en route to Florida after the medical check-up, Trump confirmed that he underwent "every test imaginable" and humorously mentioned spending a lot of time in the hospital.

"The heart is strong, health is good, the mind too. I have a good heart, a good soul, a very good soul," he said, true to his colloquial and self-congratulatory style. Trump also disclosed that he completed a cognitive assessment, answering all questions correctly, emphasizing that testing his mental sharpness is "what the American people want," and took a jab at his predecessor: "Biden refused to take it."

Age and Health Under Scrutiny

The medical review occurs amid increasing scrutiny over the age and physical state of American political leaders, especially in a country where the last two presidents have been over 75 years old. The Republican leader, who won the November 2024 elections after a campaign marked by tension and polarization, has both been a target and a source of questions regarding the mental and physical health of his opponents, particularly his predecessor, Joe Biden.

Secrecy and Medical History

Although the White House released this medical report promptly, Trump has previously been reluctant to share details about his health. In fact, this report is the first official medical update since the assassination attempt he survived in July 2024, during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where he suffered a gunshot wound to his right ear. At that time, no formal medical records were released, and it was his former physician and current congressman Ronny Jackson who described the injury in a statement.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had promised this year's report would be "comprehensive," and while some general conclusions have been shared, specific details about cholesterol levels, blood pressure, weight, or medication history have yet to be disclosed. Under U.S. law, presidents have the right to medical privacy, so only the information they choose to share is made public.

An Age that Makes History

Trump took office last January at 78 years and five months, surpassing Joe Biden as the oldest president to assume the position. Although he is three years younger than Biden, Trump began his second term several months older than his predecessor was when he assumed office in 2021. The debate over the age of leaders has not vanished from the American political landscape, and both face questions about their ability to govern. However, Trump has managed to turn his age into a narrative tool, projecting himself as energetic, resilient, and even more lucid than his adversaries.

In a blend of the anecdotal and revealing, Trump signed an executive order this week to reverse restrictions on water flow in showers, claiming those regulations affected his personal routine. "It's my hair, it has to be perfect!" he exclaimed amid laughter and applause from his supporters, making it clear that, despite his age, the Trump show is still going strong.