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<\/p>\nDonald Trump\u2019s latest medical evaluation, conducted at Walter Reed hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, has officially confirmed him to be in \u201cexcellent\u201d physical and cognitive health, according to the White House. The visit marked his first annual checkup since beginning his second presidential term, and while the results prompted praise from his supporters and medical professionals, they also sparked considerable public skepticism.<\/p>\n
Physicians reported that Trump\u2019s heart, lungs, neurological function, and general fitness all checked out well. Notably, the president scored perfectly on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a common test used to detect early cognitive issues like dementia. There were no signs of anxiety or depression, and a comprehensive neurological evaluation found no abnormalities.<\/p>\n
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One lingering reminder from last year\u2019s assassination attempt\u2014a scar behind his right ear caused by a gunshot wound\u2014was acknowledged in the report. Otherwise, Trump\u2019s head, ears, nose, throat, and hearing were found to be normal. The evaluation also listed several ongoing but controlled conditions, including high cholesterol, rosacea, and a previous Covid-19 infection. A benign colon polyp was mentioned as well.<\/p>\n
His medication regimen consists of low-dose aspirin for cardiovascular support, a statin to manage cholesterol, and topical treatments for skin care. His weight was recorded at 224 pounds, and his height was listed at 6 feet, 2.5 inches\u2014metrics placing him just within the \u201coverweight\u201d category on the BMI scale, a noted improvement from previous years.<\/p>\n
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Online, however, not everyone was convinced. A flurry of reactions questioned the accuracy of the report, particularly the president\u2019s listed weight. \u201cNo way he\u2019s 224 pounds,\u201d one person wrote. Another commenter noted, \u201cI\u2019m 5\u201911 and was 225\u2014and looked nothing like that.\u201d One person pointed out that Trump\u2019s height and weight, if accurate, would place his BMI around 28.5. \u201cThat\u2019s a generous number for a man who openly avoids exercise,\u201d the comment read.<\/p>\n
Despite criticism about Trump\u2019s fondness for fast food and his long-standing aversion to structured workouts, his physicians attributed much of his current fitness to frequent golfing, a hobby he remains highly engaged in. The report even mentioned his \u201cfrequent victories\u201d in golf events, adding a somewhat playful note to the otherwise clinical summary.<\/p>\n
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Public comments also acknowledged that, skepticism aside, the president\u2019s cognitive sharpness and endurance are remarkable for someone who\u2019s 78 years old and under the pressures of presidential leadership. One post read, \u201cSay what you will, but being that mentally sharp under pressure? That\u2019s not nothing.\u201d<\/p>\n
During a recent press interaction on Air Force One, Trump confirmed he was feeling \u201cbetter than ever\u201d and said he had aced his cognitive test, noting that he answered every question correctly. He took to Truth Social shortly before the physical, stating that he felt great but understood the importance of regular checkups, especially for someone in his position.<\/p>\n