US: Trump in 'excellent' health, says doctor DW 04/13/2025
Briefly

President Trump has been reported as being in "excellent cognitive and physical health" after a routine medical exam. Despite a history of high cholesterol, it is well managed with medication. He has lost weight, currently at 224 pounds, and maintains an active lifestyle, pivotal to his reported good health. Although notable for scarring from a past incident and at an age older than his predecessors, Trump insists on portraying a youthful vigor, often demonstrated through consistent golf play and his robust public engagements.
"I think I did well," Trump had told reporters on board Air Force One on Friday after the checks, saying he had undergone "every test you can imagine, I was there for a long time, the yearly physical."
According to the report by former US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, Trump has a history of high cholesterol but that this is "well controlled," with the President taking two different medications to address it.
Captain Barbabella's report ascribed Trump's good health to his "active lifestyle," referring to numerous daily meetings, press events and "frequent victories in golf events."
Despite his age, President Trump regularly plays golf, showcasing his attempt to project a vigorous image.
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