Trump, 79, has a ‘heart age’ of 65, says the president’s doctor

“Trump continues to be in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and physical performance,” Trump’s doctor, Sean Barbabella, said in the memo, which was sent to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Trump also underwent preventative health screenings and received immunizations, including annual flu shots and updated Covid-19 booster shots, in preparation for his upcoming international trip.

“His heart age — a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG — was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age,” said the memo, which was just a few paragraphs long.

Trump’s health has been a focus of attention a year after US President Joe Biden dropped his bid for re-election in 2024 amid questions about his fitness for office. During last year’s presidential campaign, Trump contrasted with Biden, presenting himself as younger and fitter.

Trump arrived at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, that has long served presidents, in the morning for what the White House called a routine annual check-up, as well as a meeting and remarks with troops.

The visit came just six months after he had an extensive physical exam.