President Trump’s Medical Checkups and Health Reports

President Donald Trump is set to have a medical checkup on Tuesday. Trump, who turns 80 next month, will visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This will be his fourth visit since resuming office last year. His health is a subject of public interest, especially considering recent photos showing bruised hands and swollen ankles. Despite assurances from his officials about his good health, some medical experts have expressed skepticism.

While U.S. presidents have wide discretion over their health information, Trump has chosen not to disclose much about his own health. This contrasts with his questioning of former President Joe Biden’s fitness. Jacob Appel, a physician and professor, noted that no requirement exists for presidents to have annual exams or share results, a practice that began with President Richard Nixon.

“There is absolutely no requirement for presidents to have annual health exams or release the results to the public,” Appel said.

2018: First Physical as President

Trump’s first medical checkup as president took place on January 12, 2018, at Walter Reed. Dr. Ronny Jackson, the White House physician at the time, described Trump as in “excellent health” after several hours of examination. Measurements taken included blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight. Trump’s weight was 239 pounds, and his BMI was 29.9. His blood pressure was 122 over 74, and he was taking a low dose of Crestor for cholesterol.

2019: Second Annual Physical

The next year, on February 8, 2019, Trump underwent another physical. Findings showed he weighed 243 pounds with a BMI of 30.4, categorizing him as obese. Despite this, Dr. Sean P. Conley, his physician, reported Trump’s health as very good. His heart rate was 70 beats per minute, and blood pressure was 118 over 80. Routine tests, including liver and kidney functions, were normal. Measures were to adjust his statin dosage to reduce LDL levels.

November 2019: Additional Tests

Trump spent over two hours at Walter Reed on November 16, 2019, for medical tests as part of his annual checkup. The visit was not disclosed in advance, breaking from routine protocol. Then-Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham explained the choice to start his routine checkup early due to a predicted busy schedule. The White House stated this was a planned interim checkup.

2020: Health Reports During COVID-19

Exam results from April 2020 indicated monitoring of Trump for hydroxychloroquine side effects. Trump was hospitalized with COVID-19 in October 2020, receiving experimental treatments. Conflicting reports on his condition led to public skepticism. White House updates varied, reportedly underplaying the severity of his condition. Trump was said to have low oxygen levels, risking ventilator use, as later disclosed by Mark Meadows.

April 2025: First Physical of Second Term

Trump’s first exam after returning to office in 2025 lasted about five hours. This included blood work, cardiac testing, and cognitive screening. His weight was 224 pounds, with a BMI of 28.0. The report mentioned normal joint movement and past cataract surgeries. Trump’s colonoscopy in July 2024 found a benign polyp and diverticulosis, a common condition in aging intestines.

July 2025: Diagnosis and Subsequent Follow-Up

Trump’s July 2025 checkup uncovered mild swelling from chronic venous insufficiency. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt detailed the condition to dismiss swirling rumors. In October 2025, Trump had a follow-up evaluation, including preventative assessments by specialists. The visit included routine vaccinations, which he later regretted due to the resulting public discourse.

May 2026: Recent Health Examination

The latest checkup, scheduled for May 26, includes routine dental and medical evaluations. The White House has announced it as a standard preventive health visit.

“President Donald J. Trump will visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26 for his annual dental and medical evaluations, and to visit with the men and women of the military,” the statement said.