Sat Apr 12 01:29:44 UTC 2025: ## Trump Declares Himself in “Very Good Shape” After Annual Medical Checkup
**Washington D.C.** – President Donald Trump declared himself to be in “very good shape” following his first annual physical since resuming the presidency. The 78-year-old president underwent a comprehensive medical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday, an event drawing significant attention given his age and frequent pronouncements on the fitness of his predecessors.
Trump, who has repeatedly touted his own vigor while criticizing the health of his 82-year-old Democratic predecessor Joe Biden, told reporters aboard Air Force One that he felt excellent, boasting about passing a cognitive test with a perfect score. A full report from his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, is expected to be released on Sunday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the president’s good health, stating that he did not undergo general anesthesia during the exam and that the checkup was designed to ensure he remains capable of fulfilling his presidential duties. Leavitt added that Trump is a prolific golfer who maintains a healthy lifestyle, abstaining from alcohol and tobacco.
While Trump’s lifestyle includes elements of healthy living, he is also known for his fondness for fast food and well-done steaks. His current weight was not disclosed in the brief statements made by the President and his press secretary, however, he appears noticeably slimmer than during his first term.
The president’s health has been a subject of public interest and speculation throughout his career. Past statements from his physicians have ranged from outlandish claims about his exceptional health to reports indicating he is technically obese and taking medication for high cholesterol. These past inconsistencies have fueled ongoing concerns about the transparency surrounding his health status.
Trump’s age has become a significant factor in the 2024 election, particularly given Biden’s prior struggles which some have attributed to cognitive decline. The White House has been particularly critical of the Biden administration’s handling of Biden’s health, accusations that have fueled political debate surrounding the fitness of both candidates.
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