Key facts
- President Donald Trump stated he completed a physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
- Trump claimed he aced a cognitive test for the third time.
- A White House memo described Trump as being in "excellent health."
- His physician noted strong cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological function.
- Trump takes aspirin for cardiac prevention and two cholesterol medications.
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he had completed a physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, stating that he also took and passed a cognitive test for the third time. The exact timing of the physical was not specified, leaving ambiguity as to whether it was a new exam or a reference to a previous one in late May.
In a Truth Social post, Trump, who turned 80 in June, wrote that he requested the cognitive test and "aced them all — Got every question right." Following a visit on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the White House released a memo from U.S. Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, physician to the president, stating that Trump "remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function."
The physician's report indicated a score of 30 out of 30 on a cognitive assessment. Trump is reportedly taking three medications: aspirin for cardiac prevention and two for cholesterol control (Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe). The report also noted "slight lower leg swelling" that had improved from the previous year, a condition attributed to chronic venous insufficiency. Bruising on his hands was explained as a result of handshaking and aspirin use.
Previous physicals have also included cognitive assessments, with Trump reportedly scoring a perfect 30 out of 30 on prior occasions. The White House has stated that Trump is "the sharpest and most accessible President in American history" and remains in excellent health. However, concerns about his age and stamina have been raised, with some polls indicating that less than half of U.S. adults believe he has the mental sharpness or physical health to serve effectively.