Written By: N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe | Published : October 15, 2025 9:40 AM IST
US President Donald Trump, 79, is declared to be in "exceptional health" following his visit to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his "comprehensive follow-up evaluation" on Friday, October 10, as part of his "ongoing health maintenance plan."
The statement was released by his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, in which Donald Trump's physician Sean Barbabella stated, "President Donald Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance."
POTUS' physician also stated that Donald Trump is approximately 14 years younger according to his cardiac age. Barbabella added, "His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction."
President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center pic.twitter.com/OuB4whYm6K
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Donald Trump's recent visit to the military hospital came after his first examination in July, when he was diagnosed with a chronic venous condition. Barbabella revealed in the memo that the recent follow-up evaluation included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and a preventive health assessment.
Additionally, in view of his upcoming international travel, Donald Trump also received a preventive health screening and immunizations, including annual flu and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
Despite all the health speculation surrounding US President Donald Trump, based on the current statement shared by the White House,POTUS seem to be in robust health for his age. As of now, Donald Trump's physician has not disclosed any serious medical condition beyond a chronic venous condition, which was announced earlier in July.
Since early this year, Donald Trump has been under public scrutiny for his declining health condition. The speculation around the US President's health intensified after he was seen in public with a swollen ankle, bruised hands and droopy face.
After he was seen attending a public event with his face drooping on one side, some onlookers even suggested that Donald Trump could be suffering from a possible stroke. The speculation didn't end there, but phrases like 'Is Donald Trump Alive?' also went viral as we went missing from public view in the previous months.
One statement that added fuel to the fire amid Donald Trump's health speculation is Vice President JD Vance's statement during public interaction. He said, "He's the last person making phone calls at night, and he's the first person who wakes up and the first person making phone calls in the morning. Yes, terrible tragedies happen. But I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people," Vance said during the interaction. And if, God forbid, there's a terrible tragedy, I can't think of better on-the-job training than what I've gotten over the last 200 days."
