'Fully fit to carry out all duties': Presidential physician says Trump 'in excellent health' but should lose weight

President Donald Trump is in "excellent health" and "fully fit to carry out all duties" as president, according to a memo released by his physician following a routine medical examination. The 79-year-old underwent the check-up at Walter Reed Medical Hospital.

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President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function.

Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, Trump's doctor, noted the president demonstrated strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function. However, the memo also indicated preventative counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, a recommendation for low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss. Trump's weight has increased to 238 pounds from 224 pounds a year ago.

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Preventative counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, recommendation to take a low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss.

The three-page memo addressed several points, including slight lower leg swelling and continued hand bruising, which the doctor described as "common" and "benign." The examination also included a comprehensive neurological assessment that showed normal mental status. Trump himself posted on Truth Social that the exam went "PERFECTLY."

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President Trump was fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.