Trump boasts about his "perfect" physical exam

On May 26, Donald Trump underwent his annual physical, which he said went “perfectly.” Yet, with the U.S. president's 80th birthday just days away, questions about his health are becoming increasingly common among the public and in the American media.

After spending more than three hours at the hospital, the oldest president ever elected in the United States posted on his Truth Social platform: “I just finished my 6-month medical exam at Walter Reed Military Hospital. Everything was checked and was PERFECT.”

A summary of the president's medical exams is typically released a few hours or days later. However, it is up to the White House to decide how much detail it wishes to share on the matter.

Since returning to the presidency in January 2025, Trump has shown signs of aging, which he and his inner circle have downplayed.

Among other things, for several months now, Trump has been photographed with bruises on his hands, which are sometimes covered with heavy makeup.

According to White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, these bruises are the result of the president's numerous handshake sessions.

Later, the president's entourage admitted that Trump was suffering from a venous condition common among the elderly, and that excessive aspirin use could also be a factor.

In July 2025, a photo showing one of Trump's swollen ankles reignited questions about his health. That is why the White House revealed that the president suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition common among the elderly that causes swelling and cramps.

In March 2026, a red patch also appeared on Donald Trump's neck. The president's physician, Sean Barbabella, revealed at the time that he was using a cream to prevent irritation, without providing further details.

The Democratic opposition frequently highlights videos showing Donald Trump with his eyes closed during meetings and is increasingly questioning his mental health, citing particularly violent or rambling posts on his Truth Social platform.

WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 27: U.S. President Donald Trump listens to members of his Cabinet speak during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026, in Washington, DC. Trump meets with his Cabinet days after saying a peace deal with Iran was “largely negotiated” amid expectations surrounding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

According to a recent Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, 59% of respondents believe Donald Trump lacks the mental capacity to lead the country, and 55% believe he lacks the necessary physical health.

As doubts about his mental state were raised, the president boasted on social media that he had undergone a third cognitive exam last January. “The White House doctors have just announced that I am in ‘PERFECT HEALTH' and that I ‘PASSED WITH FLYING COLORS' (meaning I answered 100% of the questions correctly!) my cognitive exam for the third consecutive time,” he rejoiced.

President Trump has made his vitality an integral part of his political persona and a constant line of attack against his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden. “I feel like I did 50 years ago. It's crazy,” the Republican leader said on May 12.