Trump's Health Report: Exam Findings and Controversies
A recent medical report by White House physician Sean Barbarella has declared Donald Trump in perfect condition to carry out his presidential duties. This marks the first medical assessment since Trump returned to the Oval Office, where he holds the record as the oldest president to take office at the age of 78 years and 10 months.
According to Dr. Barbarella, Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical functions. The neurological exam indicated no anomalies, as noted by Barbarella, who praised the president's active lifestyle and his successes on the golf course. However, the report also highlighted some health issues that the president has been managing, including high cholesterol, skin damage attributed to sun exposure, seasonal allergies, a benign polyp, and diverticulosis, which necessitates a follow-up colonoscopy.
At 190 centimeters tall and weighing 102 kilograms, Trump has also undergone cataract surgery in both eyes. Dr. Barbarella mentioned a scar on Trump's right ear from a bullet wound related to an assassination attempt last summer in Pennsylvania, but reassured that his hearing ability remains normal. The report confirmed that all vaccines for the U.S. executive are up to date, though no specific vaccinations were listed.
Previous medical reports on Trump have stirred significant controversy, particularly a statement from his personal doctor in 2018 claiming that Trump dictated what should be included in a previous report, which claimed he would be the healthiest person ever elected president. Trump asserts that he does not drink alcohol or smoke, stating he sleeps about five hours a night. Nevertheless, his well-known preference for fast food and a diet rich in sodas, red meats, and ice cream raises eyebrows concerning his overall health.
As he took aim at former President Joe Biden during the last campaign, criticizing Biden's age-related capacity at 81 years old, Trump claimed he correctly answered all questions on a cognitive test during his recent annual physical at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. As discussions about age and health in the realm of politics continue to evolve, Trump's medical report is likely to remain a focal point amid ongoing debates surrounding fitness to serve in the highest office.
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