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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Emmanuel Morilla

Trump Health Update 2026 Says Excellent Health but Reveals Leg Swelling and Benign Hand Bruising as POTUS Needs Physical Activity and Diet

President Trump boards Marine One at the White House after his physician released a memo declaring him in excellent health, noting leg swelling and recommending physical activity and dietary changes. (Credit: White House Gallery)

President Donald Trump has been declared in excellent health following Tuesday's medical assessment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to physician Dr Sean Barbabella. The White House made the doctor's memo public late Friday, stating the 79-year-old remains 'fully fit to execute Commander-in-Chief responsibilities.'

Barbabella's three-page document confirmed advanced imaging revealed zero abnormalities during the comprehensive evaluation, according to the White House memo. Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday next month, making him the oldest person ever to serve as president.

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