Presiden Donald Trump telah menjalani empat kali pemeriksaan kesehatan yang dipublikasikan sejak kembali ke Gedung Putih pada Januari 2025, dengan pemeriksaan terbaru pada 26 Mei 2026 di Walter Reed Medical Center. Trump menegaskan dirinya dalam “kesehatan yang sempurna” setelah janji tersebut, dengan memposting di Truth Social bahwa “semuanya mengecek dengan SEMPURNA.” Namun, kunjungan berulang itu memicu kekhawatiran publik tentang kondisi fisiknya saat ia mendekati ulang tahun ke-80. Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, mantan dokter Gedung Putih yang bertugas di bawah Presiden Obama, Bush, dan Clinton, mengatakan kepada LA Times bahwa perhatian terhadap kesehatan fisik presiden berada “mungkin pada level tertinggi sepanjang masa,” dengan menyebut usia fisik yang sudah lanjut sebagai kekhawatiran utama.
April 2025 Checkup — Abnormalities Documented
Trump's first Walter Reed appointment of his new tenure occurred on April 11, 2025, months after his January inauguration. His physician, Sean Barbarella, examined Trump through multiple specialists and tests, according to the source.
In a memo to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Barbarella stated the president "remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function." The doctor noted Trump's "active lifestyle" and stated he was "fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State."
However, Barbarella highlighted "abnormalities" in the memo, including scarring to Trump's right ear—following the attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania in 2024—and findings of "diverticulosis and a benign polyp" discovered during a colonoscopy carried out in July 2024.
July 2025 Checkup — Bruising and Swelling
Images captured in the months following the April checkup appeared to show Trump with swollen ankles, bruising on both hands, and a visible rash on his neck. Growing public speculation about these conditions prompted a second examination by Barbarella outside of Walter Reed.
In a fresh memo, Barbarella stated the president had "mild swelling in his lower legs." The "comprehensive examination" uncovered chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which damaged veins struggle to send blood back to the heart. Barbarella concluded the condition was "benign and common."
Regarding the hand bruising, Barbarella attributed it to "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin," noting Trump takes aspirin as part of a "standard cardiovascular prevention regimen."
This explanation drew skepticism from Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist who served former Vice President Dick Cheney. Speaking to the Washington Post, Reiner stated the explanation "doesn't make sense," saying: "If you're taking too much aspirin, one would likely take less aspirin. So that explanation doesn't make a lot of sense to me. We've seen a similar bruise from time to time on his left hand, and I doubt he's shaking hands with his left hand." Reiner accused the White House of "a lack of candor."
October 2025 Checkup — Cardiac Age Assessment
Trump made his next trip to Walter Reed in October 2025, described by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as both a "scheduled follow-up evaluation" part of his "ongoing health maintenance plan" and a "planned meeting and remarks with the troops."
Barbarella reported the visit included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Trump received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations in preparation for a planned overseas trip.
In his memo, Barbarella stated: "President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age—a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG—was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction."
Trump revealed details about the visit, stating he underwent an MRI scan and took a cognitive test which he "aced." Discussing the scan, he said: "It wasn't the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it."
Pemeriksaan Mei 2026 — Penilaian Rutin
Kunjungan Trump pada 26 Mei 2026 merupakan janji Walter Reed ketiga dalam masa jabatan barunya dan pemeriksaan kesehatan publik keempat secara keseluruhan. Gedung Putih menyajikannya sebagai penilaian rutin “pemeriksaan gigi dan medis tahunan.” Kunjungan standar berlangsung sekitar tiga setengah jam, menurut pejabat Gedung Putih, dengan rincian yang diperkirakan “dalam satu hari atau lebih.”
Trump memposting di Truth Social segera setelah kembali ke Gedung Putih: “Baru saja selesai pemeriksaan fisik 6 bulan saya di Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Semuanya mengecek dengan SEMPURNA. Terima kasih kepada Dokter dan Staf yang hebat!”
Rincian lebih lanjut bisa memerlukan waktu yang cukup lama untuk muncul. Menurut sumber tersebut, memo Barbarella dari kunjungan sebelumnya baru dipublikasikan pada Desember. Tidak ada undang-undang yang mengharuskan informasi medis presiden untuk diungkapkan secara publik, tetapi tekanan besar memaksa pemerintahan Trump untuk merilis informasi tahun lalu.
