Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical
Source: AP
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Updated 1:20 PM CDT, April 13, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Donald Trumps doctor says the oldest man elected president is fully fit to serve as commander in chief as the White House released results Sunday of Trumps recent physical exam. The 78-year-old Trump is 20 pounds lighter since his checkup as president in 2020 showed him bordering on obesity.
His physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, cited an active lifestyle that continues to contribute significantly to the Republican presidents well-being. Trump turns 79 on June 14.
In a three-page summary of the comprehensive exam from Friday, the doctor said Trump is fully fit to execute the duties of Commander-in-Chief and Head of State. Trump weighed 224 at the checkup, down from 244 at that physical more than four years ago.
His BMI, or body mass index, which is a measure of ones weight relative to height, is down to 28.0, which drops Trump to the category of overweight. The presidents BMI came in at 30.5 in 2020, which pushed him just over the edge into the category of obesity.
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tanyev
(48,578 posts)😒
underpants
(194,584 posts)Could you imagine him on a couch running his mouth about his life? He has some serious dad issues.
mdbl
(8,016 posts)He's not mentally fit, that's for sure.
cadoman
(1,617 posts)Dementia? Alzheimers? Onset psychosis? All of the above?
People forget that this guy is ANCIENT--born just a year after WW2 ended!
underpants
(194,584 posts)yourout
(8,710 posts)bdamomma
(69,134 posts)synni
(665 posts)And even I am nowhere near as fat as that man is.
yourout
(8,710 posts)
electric_blue68
(25,615 posts)ShazzieB
(22,148 posts)electric_blue68
(25,615 posts)Deuxcents
(25,348 posts)BOSSHOG
(44,601 posts)I did PRT facilitator in the canoe club for years. 28 - no way
It is the lowest number they could present as almost plausible. Sad that a Navy Captain is involved in this nonsense.
Wiz Imp
(8,743 posts)instead of his fantasy claim of 6 foot 3, then even if his weight was really only 224 (super highly unlikely), his BMI is 30.4 which makes him clinically obese.
using a more believable weight of 250, his BMI would be 33.9.
sakabatou
(45,704 posts)yourout
(8,710 posts)sakabatou
(45,704 posts)ShazzieB
(22,148 posts)Either or both...for sure!
Shipwack
(2,974 posts)I'm sure that whoever was involved was selected because they knew what the desired result was.
Blue Owl
(58,119 posts)bdamomma
(69,134 posts)that is all.
FakeNoose
(39,998 posts)He knows exactly what he's doing and saying at all times. Good to know....
bucolic_frolic
(53,792 posts)to reduce risk of heart disease? Was there a brain scan? Resting bp & circulation? Diabetes?
They're doing something. He didn't just decide to eat less and it all followed.
intrepidity
(8,550 posts)vapor2
(3,637 posts)choie
(6,525 posts)N/t
Wonder Why
(6,512 posts)Jerry2144
(3,166 posts)Faux pas
(16,060 posts)NikoGriego
(7 posts)The man weighs more than 224 for sure. No way he is that weight. And did he pass a cognitive exam?
No way for that as well.
Iamscrewed
(486 posts)When should we believe anything from or about this lying felon of a crook.
hamsterjill
(16,912 posts)Right. Sure. Most definitely.
They can spout the shit but no one is going to believe them. At least not anyone with any sense.
DENVERPOPS
(13,003 posts)And the AMA should extend it to ALL the states and publicly disallow his credentials......
birdographer
(2,937 posts)does show him to be more slender. Ozempic, no doubt, and I hope it has dire side effects. He said he passed the cognitive test, answered every question right, but does not remember any of the questions. Many more lies in the so-called resultsmisspellings that doctors would probably not use, a reference to his being fit because of winning so many golf trophiesreally? a doctor considers that an indicator of health? The whole thing stinks of bullshit, not unlike the man himself.
Hornedfrog2000
(866 posts)Not to mention they are literally like reading a clock, or i give you 5 dollars for something that is $3.75, how much change did i give you, etc.
I would be surprised if any dr was asking him these questions.
ShazzieB
(22,148 posts)Now whether this doctor gave him any such tests is a whole, separate question. Whether the doctor would release the results if they showed anything concerning is almost certainly a no.
PJMcK
(24,635 posts)Trump's lies are beyond pathetic.
In reality, he is a grossly obese 78-year old man who must have many health issues including high cholesterol, accelerated heart rate, high blood pressure, possibly an enlarged prostate, inevitable digestive problems (possibly caused by various drug abuses) and certainly cognitive decline. I'm certain he has other complications as well.
One look at the man shows clearly that his is a physical and mental mess.
But go ahead, Donny. Tell us that you're Superman. Your foolish followers believe everything you spew at them.
58Sunliner
(6,273 posts)lonely bird
(2,708 posts)Bullshit.
Aussie105
(7,540 posts)We don't believe any of it, and his base doesn't care.
Who is this particular doctor, was the 'report' dictated to him beforehand, and was there a top floor open window near the doctor when he was told he could write his observations without fear or favor?
And can we interview previous doctors who said the same thing, in case they want to add something?
Harold Bornstein, Ronnie Jackson, anything to say?
Oops, Harold is no longer with us.
hadEnuf
(3,511 posts)if he want's to keep his job and not be "charged" in some insane executive order?
Give me a frigging break.
HPM
(24 posts)a recent significant deposit.
Hassler
(4,739 posts)The MMA. He's obviously dying.
SunSeeker
(57,441 posts)Deminpenn
(17,274 posts)It could just be the normal aging process where you lose muscle mass and weight, but I thought I read something about him being on one of the GLP1 inhibitors.
electric_blue68
(25,615 posts)James48
(5,075 posts)Man, camera, woman, TV.
IcyPeas
(24,765 posts)LS_Editor
(920 posts)"Dangerous narcissist who is clinically obese," is not as good of a press release.
electric_blue68
(25,615 posts)*Imho - Of course, he is a dangerous narcissist, which is a disorder, but he wouldn't have to be in cognitive decline to be an serious problem for most people here in the US, and around the world.
That he is in cognitive decline (like down a big roller coaster hill; has made it much more hortific for just about most of us! 😔. At times 😩😱 !
mwb970
(12,056 posts)Count on it. Hopefully he will be gone soon.
Fla Dem
(27,403 posts)GenThePerservering
(3,146 posts)as he looks weak. No muscle mass, he lumbers when he walks and has skinny legs that can barely manage those shoe lifts.
And what's this "active lifestyle"? Riding around in a golf cart and getting in and out once in a while to swing a club? Sitting up all night bullshitting on his silly little SM app?
For the person upthread - 78 was "ancient" 100 years ago. Nowadays it's considerably younger IF a person keeps themselves in shape and has no serious health challenges. I know people older than that who are still running 10ks and doing long bike rides. Trump is NOT one of those people.
Never mind his cognitive status - well never MIND...he doesn't have one.
LetMyPeopleVote
(174,270 posts)
republianmushroom
(22,122 posts)CTyankee
(67,737 posts)electric_blue68
(25,615 posts)😄🙄🙄