ドナルド・トランプ大統領は、2025年1月にホワイトハウスへ戻って以来、これまで4回の公表された健康診断を受けており、最新の検査は2026年5月26日にウォルター・リード・メディカル・センターで実施された。トランプはその後、「完璧な健康状態だ」と主張し、Truth Socialに「すべてが完璧にチェックされたPERFECTLY。」と投稿した。しかし、繰り返される来院は、80歳の誕生日が近づくにつれて、彼の身体の状態についての世間の懸念を引き起こしている。オバマ、ブッシュ、クリントン各大統領の下で仕えた、元ホワイトハウス医師のジェフリー・クールマン博士は、LAタイムズに対し、大統領の身体の健康に対する懸念は「おそらく史上最高（all-time high）だ」と述べ、主な懸念として高齢による身体的な年齢の進行を挙げた。
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."
2026年5月の健診 — 定期評価
トランプが2026年5月26日に訪れたことは、彼の新任期における3回目のウォルター・リードへの受診であり、全体としては4回目の公表された健康診断だった。ホワイトハウスはこれを、定期的な「年次の歯科および医学的アセスメント」として提示した。ホワイトハウス当局によれば、標準的な来訪は約3時間半で、詳細は「明日か明後日（in the next day or so）」に見込まれているということだった。
トランプはホワイトハウスに戻った直後にTruth Socialへ投稿した。「ウォルター・リード・ミリタリー・メディカル・センターで6か月分の健康診断を終えたところです。すべてがPERFECTLYに問題ありませんでした。すばらしい医師とスタッフの皆さんに感謝します！」
さらなる詳細が明らかになるまでには、かなりの時間がかかる可能性がある。情報筋によれば、バルベレラの以前の来訪に関するメモが公開されたのは12月になってからだった。大統領の医療情報を公に開示することを義務づける法律は存在しないが、昨年は膨大な圧力によってトランプ政権が情報を公表することになった。
