Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Updated 1:20 PM CDT, April 13, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump’s doctor says the oldest man elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief as the White House released results Sunday of Trump’s recent physical exam. The 78-year-old Trump is 20 pounds lighter since his checkup as president in 2020 showed him bordering on obesity.

His physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, cited an “active lifestyle” that ”continues to contribute significantly” to the Republican president’s well-being. Trump turns 79 on June 14.

In a three-page summary of the comprehensive exam from Friday, the doctor said Trump is “fully fit to execute the duties of Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.” Trump weighed 224 at the checkup, down from 244 at that physical more than four years ago.

His BMI, or body mass index, which is a measure of one’s weight relative to height, is down to 28.0, which drops Trump to the category of overweight. The president’s BMI came in at 30.5 in 2020, which pushed him just over the edge into the category of obesity.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/trump-physical-weight-loss-oldest-president-75913b1e114cec64ae0acab1389118b2

[tanyev]

1. No psychiatric exam, though.

😒

[underpants]

6. This exam took 5 hours

Could you imagine him on a couch running his mouth about his life? He has some serious dad issues.

[mdbl]

13. my first thought too

He's not mentally fit, that's for sure.

[cadoman]

19. no cognitive exam either

Dementia? Alzheimers? Onset psychosis? All of the above?

People forget that this guy is ANCIENT--born just a year after WW2 ended!

[underpants]

2. 240? I thought he was "229" during his first term.

[yourout]

3. His ass alone weighs 224lbs.

[bdamomma]

12. ...............

[synni]

24. I'm only 5'7" and 220 lbs.

And even I am nowhere near as fat as that man is.

[yourout]

27. I'm roughly the same height with a more muscular build and nowhere near the ass that he has and I'm 270

[ShazzieB]

45. Oh, my!

[electric_blue68]

55. Haven't seen That gif in a while. 😄👍

[ShazzieB]

58. An oldie but a goodie, eh?

[electric_blue68]

59. Yup. A classic. 😄👍

[Deuxcents]

4. Of course he's fit..I could have told ya the results last week!

[BOSSHOG]

5. 28.0 BMI? I demand an audit

I did PRT facilitator in the canoe club for years. 28 - no way

It is the lowest number they could present as almost plausible. Sad that a Navy Captain is involved in this nonsense.

[Wiz Imp]

33. If you use Trump's real height of 6 feet 0 inches

instead of his fantasy claim of 6 foot 3, then even if his weight was really only 224 (super highly unlikely), his BMI is 30.4 which makes him clinically obese.

using a more believable weight of 250, his BMI would be 33.9.

[sakabatou]

7. Hands up: who thinks Shitstain and co. bribed the doc?

[yourout]

28. You mean threatened.

[sakabatou]

30. Either or both.

[ShazzieB]

46. Absolutely.

Either or both...for sure!

[Shipwack]

42. I don't think either were required.

I'm sure that whoever was involved was selected because they knew what the desired result was.

[Blue Owl]

8. Then why does he talk like a demented moron?

[bdamomma]

9. Lies

that is all.

[FakeNoose]

10. Okay! That takes care of his future "insanity" plea

He knows exactly what he's doing and saying at all times. Good to know....

[bucolic_frolic]

11. Did they list his meds? If he's using alternative medicine

to reduce risk of heart disease? Was there a brain scan? Resting bp & circulation? Diabetes?

They're doing something. He didn't just decide to eat less and it all followed.

[intrepidity]

52. Bet he takes ozempic. nt

[vapor2]

14. NO one believes this but the base

[choie]

15. I beg to differ

N/t

[Wonder Why]

16. Doc, you got a good sense of humor!

[Jerry2144]

17. Fully fit? We misheard. He said the felon is full o shit

[Faux pas]

18. Yeah Sure Ya Betcha

[NikoGriego]

20. I don't believe his weight is accurate

The man weighs more than 224 for sure. No way he is that weight. And did he pass a cognitive exam?

No way for that as well.

[Iamscrewed]

21. B.S.

When should we believe anything from or about this lying felon of a crook.

[hamsterjill]

22. Yep, and I'm a size 6 with a face that could stop a clock!!!

Right. Sure. Most definitely.

They can spout the shit but no one is going to believe them. At least not anyone with any sense.

[DENVERPOPS]

23. The State should pull his Medical License

And the AMA should extend it to ALL the states and publicly disallow his credentials......

[birdographer]

25. Now, a recent picture

does show him to be more slender. Ozempic, no doubt, and I hope it has dire side effects. He said he passed the cognitive test, “answered every question right,” but does not remember any of the questions. Many more lies in the so-called results—misspellings that doctors would probably not use, a reference to his being fit because of winning so many golf trophies—really? a doctor considers that an indicator of health? The whole thing stinks of bullshit, not unlike the man himself.

[Hornedfrog2000]

35. Doctors dont just randomly give these tests

Not to mention they are literally like reading a clock, or i give you 5 dollars for something that is $3.75, how much change did i give you, etc.

I would be surprised if any dr was asking him these questions.

[ShazzieB]

47. Ccognitive tests are often given routinely when a person is up in years like Trump

Now whether this doctor gave him any such tests is a whole, separate question. Whether the doctor would release the results if they showed anything concerning is almost certainly a no.

[PJMcK]

26. I doubt his doctor is fit to practice medicine

Trump's lies are beyond pathetic.

In reality, he is a grossly obese 78-year old man who must have many health issues including high cholesterol, accelerated heart rate, high blood pressure, possibly an enlarged prostate, inevitable digestive problems (possibly caused by various drug abuses) and certainly cognitive decline. I'm certain he has other complications as well.

One look at the man shows clearly that his is a physical and mental mess.

But go ahead, Donny. Tell us that you're Superman. Your foolish followers believe everything you spew at them.

[58Sunliner]

29. We all know he is paid to lie.

[lonely bird]

31. 224lbs?

Bullshit.

[Aussie105]

32. Why did they even bother?

We don't believe any of it, and his base doesn't care.

Who is this particular doctor, was the 'report' dictated to him beforehand, and was there a top floor open window near the doctor when he was told he could write his observations without fear or favor?

And can we interview previous doctors who said the same thing, in case they want to add something?

Harold Bornstein, Ronnie Jackson, anything to say?
Oops, Harold is no longer with us.

[hadEnuf]

34. WTF else is a Republican White House doctor going to say about Trump's ability to serve

if he want's to keep his job and not be "charged" in some insane executive order?

Give me a frigging break.

[HPM]

36. Check the doc's bank account for

a recent significant deposit.

[Hassler]

37. No mention of whether Chump is fit for

The MMA. He's obviously dying.

[SunSeeker]

38. He does look like he's lost weight. I bet they put him on Ozempic...which most Americans can't afford. nt

[Deminpenn]

49. Yeah, his face is thinner

It could just be the normal aging process where you lose muscle mass and weight, but I thought I read something about him being on one of the GLP1 inhibitors.

[electric_blue68]

54. I'm not sure I want to take that long a look at his face to compare it to previous photos. 😄 yuck!

Blargh!

[James48]

39. Person ,

Man, camera, woman, TV.

[IcyPeas]

40. How are his bonespurs? How's his poor ear?

[LS_Editor]

41. Weĺl...

"Dangerous narcissist who is clinically obese," is not as good of a press release.

[electric_blue68]

56. 👍😄 You forgot... "In cognative *decline". 😉

*Imho - Of course, he is a dangerous narcissist, which is a disorder, but he wouldn't have to be in cognitive decline to be an serious problem for most people here in the US, and around the world.

That he is in cognitive decline (like down a big roller coaster hill; has made it much more hortific for just about most of us! 😔. At times 😩😱 !

[mwb970]

43. It's all lies.

Count on it. Hopefully he will be gone soon.

[Fla Dem]

44. The Doc feared for his own life if he said anything else. Either that or Trump promised him "Millions".

[GenThePerservering]

48. Trump doesn't look fat to me so much

as he looks weak. No muscle mass, he lumbers when he walks and has skinny legs that can barely manage those shoe lifts.

And what's this "active lifestyle"? Riding around in a golf cart and getting in and out once in a while to swing a club? Sitting up all night bullshitting on his silly little SM app?

For the person upthread - 78 was "ancient" 100 years ago. Nowadays it's considerably younger IF a person keeps themselves in shape and has no serious health challenges. I know people older than that who are still running 10ks and doing long bike rides. Trump is NOT one of those people.

Never mind his cognitive status - well never MIND...he doesn't have one.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

50. Can anyone imagine trump passing a cognitive test?

[republianmushroom]

51. His doctors lie.

[CTyankee]

53. I hear that they had to skip the colonoscopy cuz his head was too far up his ass...

[electric_blue68]

57. Oh. Riiiiiiiight. Pfffttttt.....

😄🙄🙄