Key facts
- Dr. Mehmet Oz spoke at a White House press briefing.
- Oz described President Trump's recent physical examination as routine and 'spectacular'.
- A memo from Trump's physician noted slight lower leg swelling and benign hand bruising.
- Medical analysts have raised questions about the frequency of Trump's exams and the cause of his hand bruising.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, took questions at a White House press briefing regarding President Trump's health, the Ebola outbreak in Africa, and other matters. Oz described Trump's recent physical examination as routine and 'spectacular,' despite public attention to Trump's swollen ankles and bruised hands. A memo from Trump's physician, Sean Barbabella, noted slight lower leg swelling and benign hand bruising but stated the president's overall health is 'excellent.' Medical analysts have raised questions about the frequency of Trump's exams and the cause of his hand bruising. Trump, who is nearing 80, often contrasts his fitness with that of his predecessor, Joe Biden, who was 82 when he left office.