O presidente Donald Trump passou por quatro avaliações de saúde divulgadas publicamente desde que regressou à Casa Branca em janeiro de 2025, com o exame mais recente a 26 de maio de 2026, no Walter Reed Medical Center. Trump assegurou que está com “saúde perfeita” após a consulta, publicando no Truth Social que “tudo correu PERFEITAMENTE”. No entanto, as visitas repetidas levantaram preocupações públicas sobre o seu estado físico à medida que se aproxima do seu 80.º aniversário. O Dr. Jeffrey Kuhlman, um antigo médico da Casa Branca que trabalhou com os presidentes Obama, Bush e Clinton, disse ao LA Times que a preocupação com a saúde física do presidente está “provavelmente no nível mais alto de sempre”, apontando a idade física avançada como principal fator.
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."
Exame de maio de 2026 — Avaliação de rotina
A visita de Trump a 26 de maio de 2026 representou a terceira consulta no Walter Reed do seu novo mandato e a quarta avaliação médica divulgada publicamente no total. A Casa Branca apresentou-a como uma “avaliação anual” de rotina “odontológica e médica”. A visita padrão durou aproximadamente três horas e meia, segundo funcionários da Casa Branca, com os pormenores previstos para “no espaço de um dia ou dois”.
Trump publicou no Truth Social imediatamente após regressar à Casa Branca: “Acabei de fazer o meu exame físico de 6 meses no Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Tudo correu PERFEITAMENTE. Obrigado aos excelentes Doutores e à Equipa!”
Mais detalhes poderão demorar algum tempo a surgir. Segundo a fonte, só em dezembro é que o memorando de Barbarella de uma visita anterior foi tornado público. Não existe legislação que obrigue a divulgar publicamente as informações médicas presidenciais, mas uma pressão enorme levou o governo de Trump a libertar informação no ano passado.
