Trump Completes First Physical Exam of Second Term, Cognitive Test Included
At 78, the oldest U.S. president to take office reports feeling 'in very good shape' as the White House prepares to release his health report on Sunday.
Overview
- President Donald Trump underwent a comprehensive physical examination at Walter Reed Medical Center on April 11, 2025, spending over five hours undergoing various tests.
- Trump stated that he took a cognitive test during the exam and claimed to have answered every question correctly, emphasizing the importance of mental fitness.
- This marks the first detailed update on Trump's health since an assassination attempt in July 2024, where he sustained a superficial gunshot wound to his ear.
- The White House has pledged to release the full results of the exam on Sunday, April 13, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt describing Trump as being in 'very good shape.'
- The exam is seen as an effort to address ongoing scrutiny over presidential health transparency, a topic that gained attention during Trump's campaigns and comparisons with predecessors like Joe Biden.