White House says Trump is in "excellent health" in results from physical

May 30, 2026 - 06:19

A letter released by the White House on Friday states that President Donald Trump is in "excellent health," following a comprehensive physical examination conducted earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The president's physician, Dr. Sean Conley, issued the brief memo, which described the results of the exam as "encouraging" and noted that the president's overall health remains strong.

The physical, which took place on Thursday, was the first major medical evaluation for the 73-year-old president since he was hospitalized with COVID-19 in October 2020. While the letter did not provide specific details such as weight, blood pressure, or cholesterol levels, it confirmed that the president performed well on all routine tests and that his vital signs were within normal ranges. Dr. Conley also noted that Trump's cognitive function was assessed and found to be "sharp and intact."

This update comes as Trump continues to campaign actively for the upcoming presidential election. The White House has historically released detailed summaries of the president's health, but this latest report was notably sparse on numbers. Critics have pointed to the lack of transparency, though administration officials maintain that the letter accurately reflects the president's fitness for duty. The brief statement concluded by stating that Trump is able to carry out his duties without any limitations.