Overview

• Capt. Sean P. Barbabella reported the president completed a scheduled follow-up at Walter Reed with advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive assessments.
• The memo says Trump received an updated COVID-19 booster and his annual flu shot in preparation for upcoming international travel.
• The physician wrote that Trump’s cardiac age is about 14 years younger than his chronological age and that recent lab results were stable across key measures.
• The disclosure lands after FDA and CDC actions curtailed broad COVID vaccine recommendations and emphasized shared decision-making with clinicians, changing how many Americans access boosters.
• The summary offered little new detail on visible hand bruising that has fueled speculation, though prior updates cited aspirin use and a July diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency.