US President Donald Trump's latest medical report, released on Friday, declared the 79-year-old president to be in 'excellent health' and fully capable of carrying out the duties of commander-in-chief. However, his physician also advised him to lose weight and increase physical activity as part of preventive health measures.
The report was issued by White House physician Dr Sean Barbabella after Trump underwent a routine medical examination at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday. According to the assessment, the president remains physically and cognitively fit despite approaching his 80th birthday next month.
Barbabella said Trump underwent an extensive evaluation involving 22 specialists, including CT scans, cardiac imaging, cancer screenings and a series of preventive assessments, AFP reported.
"President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function," the physician wrote. He said that president is "fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State".
Rapid Response in a post on X, welcoming the report wrote, "President Trump remains in excellent health."
