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US President Donald Trump’s health report is “too good to be true”, doctors have stunningly claimed. President Donald Trump underwent a medical assessment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center last Tuesday, describing it as a “six-month physical”.
Following the appointment, he took to social media to declare that he had passed with flying colours, insisting that “everything checked out perfectly”. The White House took an unusually long time to release the results of the check-up, sparking renewed speculation about the 79-year-old President’s health. Trump has faced mounting scrutiny in recent months over bruising visible on his hands, swelling in his ankles and claims from critics that his mental sharpness may be deteriorating. “There is no reason for withholding the President’s medical results unless there is something the American public is not being told,” said Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist who previously served as physician to former Vice President Dick Cheney.
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Reiner made the remarks on social media as questions continued to swirl over the delayed release of Trump’s health report.
Three days after the medical examination, the White House published a report from Trump’s physician, US Navy Captain Sean Barbarella, who stated that the President “remains in excellent health” and continues to display strong heart, lung and neurological function, as well as robust overall physical wellbeing.
The assessment detailed Trump’s key health measurements, outlined the results of several scans and tests, and included a handful of recommendations aimed at maintaining his long-term health through preventative care.
According to the report, the President stands at 6ft 3in and weighs 238lbs, an increase of 14lbs compared with the previous year. Despite the weight gain, the assessment said he has a healthy resting heart rate and normal blood pressure.
It also noted that Trump takes two medications to manage his cholesterol, along with aspirin as part of his heart health regimen.
Questioning the glowing findings, Texas vascular surgeon David Shutze told the Wall Street Journal that the results appeared unusually positive for someone of Trump’s age.
Trump’s hands have come under repeated scrutiny after visible bruising has been spotted (Image: AP)
He said: “That report is almost too good to be true for somebody of his age,” adding: “This seems to be a filtered narrative.”
Trump, 79, became the oldest person ever elected US President, narrowly surpassing Joe Biden.
While presidents are not required to release their medical records, Trump has faced pressure to do so after repeatedly questioning Biden’s health during the election campaign.
Critics including Dr David Shutze and Dr Jonathan Reiner have challenged elements of the report, noting the lack of detailed supporting data and questioning why some tests were repeated.
Reiner also dismissed an AI assessment that reportedly put Trump’s “cardiac age” 15 years younger than his actual age, saying it is not a recognised clinical tool.
The President has previously faced questions over bruising on his hands and swelling in his legs, later linked to chronic venous insufficiency.
The White House said the report was intended as an executive summary and defended the omission of detailed scan results.
Communications director Steven Cheung accused outside doctors of “wildly speculating” and insisted Trump has released more information about his health than any previous president.