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President Donald Trump says new medical information confirms he remains in excellent condition, directly addressing renewed speculation surrounding his health during his second term in office.
In a statement posted Friday on Truth Social, Trump said White House physicians informed him that he is in “perfect health” and that he scored a perfect result on his most recent cognitive examination. According to the president, this marks the third time he has completed and passed the test with a flawless score.
Trump also reiterated his long-standing position that anyone seeking the offices of president or vice president should be required to undergo a standardized cognitive evaluation, arguing that voters deserve transparency when it comes to a candidate’s mental readiness for the job.
The comments come amid persistent media attention focused on Trump’s age and physical condition. At 78 years old when sworn in for his second term in January 2025, Trump became the oldest individual ever inaugurated as president—an issue frequently highlighted by political opponents and legacy news outlets.
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump addressed photographs that circulated online showing discoloration on his hands. He attributed the bruising to a daily aspirin routine he has followed for more than 25 years, explaining that doctors have advised him to maintain consistency with the dosage.
Trump acknowledged using makeup on occasion to conceal minor cuts or scrapes, including one sustained during a public appearance at the 2024 Republican National Convention. He dismissed online claims suggesting he appears fatigued at events, explaining that still photographs often capture him mid-blink, creating misleading impressions.
The White House previously disclosed details about a scan conducted last fall, which medical staff described as showing no abnormalities. Trump later clarified that the test was a CT scan—not an MRI—performed as a precautionary measure. His physician confirmed the scan was used to rule out cardiovascular concerns and found no serious issues.
Earlier in 2025, doctors also diagnosed Trump with chronic venous insufficiency, a common and non-life-threatening condition affecting circulation in the legs. Medical professionals described the diagnosis as benign and widely seen among older adults.
Trump has repeatedly criticized what he describes as exaggerated or politically motivated reporting on his health. In a separate Truth Social post, he pushed back against claims that his energy level has declined, pointing instead to recent physical and cognitive evaluations as evidence that he remains fully capable of fulfilling presidential duties.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt previously told Newsweek that Trump maintains an unusually demanding schedule and works seven days a week, often late into the night.
As health transparency continues to be a topic of national discussion, Trump has made clear he welcomes scrutiny—while insisting that the same standards be applied evenly to all political leaders.