Donald Trump has 'spectacular' health, assures Dr. Oz, one of his close allies
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Dr. Mehmet Oz, a close ally of Donald Trump, described the former president's health as "spectacular."
- Oz dismissed concerns about Trump's frequent medical visits, attributing them to his meticulous nature and desire for reassurance.
- Trump, 79, has undergone three medical examinations since January 2025, with the latest report indicating "excellent health" but recommending weight loss.
Dr. Mehmet Oz, a prominent media personality and a close ally of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has lauded Trump's health as "spectacular," while addressing questions about the frequency of his medical check-ups.
The results published by the White House are spectacular, whether it's cholesterol or blood pressure.
Oz, who now oversees federal health insurance systems, suggested that Trump's frequent visits to the doctor stem from his meticulous nature and his desire to ensure everything is progressing positively. "The president is very meticulous," Oz stated during a press conference, explaining that Trump "liked the results" of his visits and wanted to "make sure everything is going in the right direction."
Trump, who is 79 and will turn 80 on June 14, has had three medical examinations since January 2025, with an additional one in 2024 during his campaign. This contrasts with his predecessor, Joe Biden, who typically underwent annual check-ups. The most recent medical report released by the White House described Trump as being in "excellent health," though it did recommend he lose weight. Oz specifically praised Trump's "spectacular" results regarding cholesterol and blood pressure.
This degree of energy and mental acuity does not come from nowhere. You need a receptacle for it and the president has this unique ability to exhibit remarkable strength at any hour of the day or night.
Oz further emphasized Trump's high energy levels and mental acuity, attributing them to his "unique ability to exhibit remarkable strength at any hour of the day or night." The report also noted Trump suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, a common and benign condition, and has a persistent hematoma on his right hand, attributed to frequent handshakes and aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention. Despite a reduced travel schedule within the U.S. compared to his first term, Trump maintains a vigorous pace of international travel and engages with the press more frequently than Biden.
He liked the results obtained during the visits and to 'ensure that everything (was) going in the right direction.'
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.