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President Donald Trump confidently told reporters that he “got every answer right” during his cognitive test, which was part of his annual physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday. Speaking aboard Air Force One after the exam, Trump expressed satisfaction with his performance, stating that he believes he did well. He also mentioned that the full report of the physical would be made available to the public on Sunday.
“I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!” Trump tweeted earlier in the week before the examination, acknowledging his age of 78—an age that made him the oldest individual ever to be sworn in as president. The exam, which lasted around five hours, marked the first physical of his second term in office.
Despite his confidence, Trump offered few details beyond the cognitive test. He described his results as reflecting a “good heart, a good soul, very good soul.”
A Brief Look Back: The Last Health Report from 2018
The public has not had an in-depth look at Trump’s health since his last physical examination in January 2018. During that evaluation, then-White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson characterized Trump’s cardiovascular health as “excellent” for his age. The report did, however, highlight several issues including high cholesterol, rosacea (a benign skin condition), and a body mass index (BMI) that classified Trump as overweight.
- Cholesterol: Trump’s LDL (bad cholesterol) was 143 mg/dL, well above the normal threshold of less than 100 mg/dL. His total cholesterol was measured at 223 mg/dL, which exceeds the recommended level of below 200 mg/dL.
- BMI: The President’s BMI was calculated at 29.9 kg/m2, just shy of being classified as obese, which starts at a score of 30 kg/m2.
At the time, Trump was prescribed rosuvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medication, with his dosage increased to address the elevated cholesterol levels. He was also taking finasteride, a drug for male-pattern hair loss, and aspirin for heart disease prevention. Additionally, he used ivermectin cream for his rosacea.
Dr. Jackson noted that Trump scored a perfect 30/30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a brief test aimed at evaluating cognitive function.
Trump’s Health After COVID-19 Diagnosis
In October 2020, Trump was hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. Reports from then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows stated that Trump experienced a fever, and his blood oxygen levels dropped sharply. Sources indicated that Trump struggled with breathing and was given supplemental oxygen. Doctors treated him with an experimental monoclonal antibody therapy and steroids.
Trump returned to the White House after a three-day hospitalization, but this period raised questions about the impact of the virus on his health.
The Most Recent Health Update
The latest official health update came from Dr. Bruce Aronwald, Trump’s personal physician, who wrote a brief letter attesting to the President’s overall excellent health. The letter, which was the most recent accounting of Trump’s health, stated that physical exams were “well within the normal range” and that cognitive tests were “exceptional.” Aronwald also noted that Trump’s most recent lab results were “more favorable than prior testing in some of the most significant parameters,” attributing the improvement to weight loss through “an improved diet and continued daily physical activity.”
The physician further assured that Trump’s cardiovascular studies were normal and that all cancer screenings had returned negative results.
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