Trump health readout leaves key blanks unfilled

President Trump 's medical checkups have turned into mini dramas pitting the public's right to know against a public figure's medical privacy — with a heavy overlay of political intrigue. The big picture: The White House added another twist late Friday night by releasing a three-page memo summarizing Trump's visit to Walter Reed Military Medical Center the prior Tuesday that concluded he was "in excellent health" and "fully fit" to carry out all of his duties. It took three days to release the findings, which arrived at 10:44pm ET on a Friday night. And while they were more comprehensive than some past readouts, the memo from White House physician Sean Barbabella didn't put to rest persistent questions about about apparent bruising on Trump's hands, swollen ankles and his alertness during some public events. What's inside: The memo said Trump, who turns 80 in two weeks, demonstrated "strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function." It again attributed the bruising of his hands to frequent handshaking and aspirin therapy and noted "slight lower leg swelling" it characterized as improved from last year. It said an AI-enhanced electrocardiogram estimated his cardiac age "to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age." Trump was counseled to take low-dose aspirin, increase physical activity and to lose weight, which the report put at 238 pounds — 14 pounds more than an April 2025 physical . The White House said the report reflected test results from the past year and consultations with 22 specialists. Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency last year after experiencing mild swelling in his lower legs. The intrigue: Jonathan Reiner, former Vice President Dick Cheney's heart doctor, wrote on X that the report left unanswered questions, including why there have been repeated CT scans of the heart during his checkups and whether the medical team addressed his daytime fatigue and sleepi...

Original source: Axios