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President Donald Trump, the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency, is set to undergo his first physical examination of his second term this Friday. Trump, who turns 79 in June, announced the planned exam on Truth Social, stating, “I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!”
The White House has not disclosed details of the exam, including whether the results will be made public. Presidential health disclosures are at the discretion of the White House, and there is no standardized protocol. During his presidency and past campaigns, Trump released only limited health information.
This will be the first detailed update on Trump’s condition since a bullet grazed his ear during an assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July 2024. At the time, Trump’s former White House physician, Ronny Jackson, said the injury was superficial.
Trump has consistently emphasized his physical and mental fitness, often contrasting himself with President Joe Biden, now 82. During the 2024 campaign, age and mental sharpness were key issues, especially following Biden’s poor debate performance and Trump’s sometimes rambling rally speeches.
Back in 2018, a White House doctor described Trump’s health as excellent but advised weight loss and more exercise. Trump also took the Montreal Cognitive Assessment at the time, scoring a perfect 30 out of 30.
While Biden released full medical summaries during his term, recent books have questioned his mental sharpness in his final months in office. As both men eye continued political relevance, their health remains a topic of public interest.
