'This seems to be a filtered narrative,' a surgeon claimed in response to a report published on Donald Trump's medical checkup.

10:40, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Updated: 10:40, Tue, Jun 2, 2026

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US President Donald Trump is in 'excellent health', according to his physician (Image: Getty)

Donald Trump’s recent health report is “almost too good to be true”, a doctor has claimed. The US President underwent a checkup last week, which he described as a six-month physical, and claimed “everything checked out PERFECTLY” on Truth Social.

However, results of the exam, which saw Mr Trump’s physician claim the 79-year-old “remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function”, have been questioned. In his report, Dr Sean Barbabella concluded Mr Trump’s “cognitive and physical performance are excellent” and that he is “fully fit” to serve as US commander in chief. The health of Mr Trump, who is the oldest person to ever be elected into the White House, has been the subject of growing speculation — particularly over bruising on his hands and claims he is in cognitive decline.

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Bruising has been seen on Donald Trump's hands (Image: Getty)

Dr Barbabella’s report also noted Mr Trump had a healthy resting heart rate and blood pressure.

But Texas vascular surgeon David Shutze said the findings are “almost too good to be true for somebody of his age”.

He told the Wall Street Journal: “This seems to be a filtered narrative.”

Mr Trump underwent a series of examinations, including a CT scan, according to Dr Barbabella.

His report said the president weighed in at 238 pounds (108 kilogrammes), up 14 pounds (6 kilogrammes) from a medical exam in April 2025.

The White House waited longer than usual to publish the results of Tuesday’s three-hour exam at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, fuelling speculation.

The results were eventually released late on Friday, local time.

“There's no other explanation for not releasing the results of the President's medical examination other than not wanting the American people to know something,” Jonathan Reiner, heart doctor for late Vice President Dick Cheney, said on social media ahead of the release.

The report said Mr Trump’s doctors gave him guidance on his diet, physical activity and weight loss.

It noted the President, at 6 foot 3 inches, has a body mass index of 29.7 — an index of 30 is considered by doctors to be obese.

The report also documented bruising on Mr Trump’s hands, explained as “minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking,” and said it was “a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy”. Switching to a low-dose aspirin was among the recommendations.

Last year, the White House said Mr Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a fairly common condition for older adults that causes blood to pool in the president’s legs.

The report from his latest exam noted “slight lower leg swelling” but said there was “improvement from last year.”

His doctor reported nothing abnormal, highlighting strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall health.

Dr Barbabella wrote: “His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being.”

Mr Trump was again given the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, used to screen for dementia and cognitive impairment.

Doctors reported Mr Trump scored 30 out of 30, the same that was reported last year and in 2018.

Other details noted in the report was that Mr Trump’s cholesterol levels have improved significantly with the help of medication.