唐納·川普（Donald Trump）自 2025 年 1 月重返白宮以來，已進行 4 次公開的健康檢查；最新一次檢查是在 2026 年 5 月 26 日，地點為 Walter Reed Medical Center。川普在該次預約後堅稱自己「身體狀況完美」，並在 Truth Social 發文表示：「一切檢查都 PERFECTLY（完美無誤）。」然而，反覆的就診引發外界對他在逼近 80 歲生日之際身體狀況的擔憂。曾在歐巴馬、布希和柯林頓政府任職的前白宮醫師 Jeffrey Kuhlman 博士告訴《洛杉磯時報》（LA Times），對總統的身體健康所抱持的擔憂「可能已到史上新高」，並指出高齡是主要顧慮。
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 月檢查 —例行評估
川普在 2026 年 5 月 26 日的訪問，代表他新任期下的第 3 次 Walter Reed 之行，也是第 4 次整體上被公開報導的醫療檢查。白宮將其定位為例行的「年度牙科與醫療評估」。根據白宮官員說法，此次標準行程大約持續 3 個半小時，細節則預期「在接下來一天或兩天內」公布。
川普在一返回白宮後立即在 Truth Social 張貼：「剛剛在 Walter Reed Military Medical Center 完成我的 6 個月身體檢查。一切檢查都 PERFECTLY（完美無誤）。謝謝偉大的醫生和工作人員！」
進一步細節可能還需要相當時間才能浮出水面。依消息來源所述，直到 12 月才公布 Barbarella 先前訪視期間所出具的備忘錄。並不存在任何法律要求必須公開披露總統的醫療資訊，但巨大的壓力迫使川普政府在去（去年）釋出相關資訊。
