Trump’s recent medical assessment leaves out one health concern

PoliticsHealth & Fitness
31 May 2026 • 1:06 AM MYT
The Independent
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Trump’s recent medical assessment leaves out one health concern

  • President Donald Trump's latest medical exam declared him in “excellent health” despite a 14-pound weight gain, now weighing 238 pounds.
  • White House Physician Dr. Sean Barbabella stated Trump is “fully fit” with robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function, though he advised weight loss.
  • The health assessment notably omitted any mention of a skin rash on Trump's neck that appeared in March, which was previously attributed to a common preventive skin cream.
  • While the report addressed Trump's chronic venous insufficiency and aspirin use for cardiovascular issues, it recommended a lower aspirin dosage.
  • The failure to mention the recent skin condition contributes to a broader discussion about Trump's historical reluctance to fully disclose health information and public concerns regarding his fitness for office.

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