US President Trump in 'excellent health' but advised to lose weight after medical check-up
US President Donald Trump remains in 'excellent health' after his annual medical check-up on Tuesday, but doctors advised him to lose weight according to a White House memo. The 79-year-old president, who turns 80 on June 14, weighed 238 pounds (14 pounds heavier than last April) and is on three medications for cholesterol control and cardiac prevention.
Trump scored '30 out of 30' on cognitive assessment and his doctor confirmed he's 'fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief.' His bruised hands are explained as 'minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking' while on aspirin. The president also has chronic venous insufficiency causing leg swelling and ear scarring from a 2024 assassination attempt.
Trump's health matters to Nigeria as it affects US-Nigeria diplomatic relations and global market stability. His perfect cognitive test score contrasts with earlier concerns about apparent sleepiness during meetings. The White House released the medical report three days after the check-up, breaking with usual transparency norms.