On Friday, President Donald Trump underwent his annual physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, marking the first such assessment of his second presidential term. Prior to the exam, Trump expressed optimism about his health on Truth Social, stating, “I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!”

Overview of Trump’s Health History

Since 2018, the public has not received a comprehensive update on Trump’s health. In the current 2024 presidential campaign cycle, he has yet to share detailed health information, despite earlier assurances that he would do so.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has indicated that the president’s physician will release a summary of the examination results in the interest of transparency, though specific timelines for this disclosure remain unclear.

What We Know from Previous Physicals

During Trump’s last official check-up in January 2018, the then-White House physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, characterized him as being in “excellent” cardiovascular health for his age. Key findings from that assessment included:

• High cholesterol levels, specifically an LDL level of 143 and total cholesterol at 223, significantly exceeding the recommended thresholds.
• Diagnosis of rosacea, a non-threatening skin condition.
• Classification of “overweight” based on a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 29.9, just below the obesity classification threshold of 30.

Dr. Jackson also noted that Trump was prescribed rosuvastatin for cholesterol management and finasteride for male-pattern hair loss, alongside a daily aspirin for heart health.

Post-First Term Health Updates

Following his first term, an assessment letter from Dr. Bruce Aronwald, Trump’s personal physician, stated that Trump’s overall health remains “excellent,” with normal ranges across various health metrics. The letter also claimed improvements in some health parameters attributed to weight reduction.

COVID-19 Related Hospitalization

In October 2020, Trump was hospitalized due to COVID-19 complications, including a significant drop in blood oxygen levels. After receiving treatment that included monoclonal antibodies and steroids, he was discharged after three days.

Health Challenges and Recent Incidents

On July 13, 2024, a shooting incident at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania left Trump with injuries. His former physician, Ronny Jackson, later confirmed that Trump was treated for a gunshot wound to the right ear and had undergone a precautionary CT scan at Butler Memorial Hospital.