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Omaha Steve

(105,289 posts)
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 08:38 PM Apr 13

Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical

Source: AP

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE
Updated 1:20 PM CDT, April 13, 2025

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump’s doctor says the oldest man elected president is “fully fit” to serve as commander in chief as the White House released results Sunday of Trump’s recent physical exam. The 78-year-old Trump is 20 pounds lighter since his checkup as president in 2020 showed him bordering on obesity.

His physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, cited an “active lifestyle” that ”continues to contribute significantly” to the Republican president’s well-being. Trump turns 79 on June 14.

In a three-page summary of the comprehensive exam from Friday, the doctor said Trump is “fully fit to execute the duties of Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.” Trump weighed 224 at the checkup, down from 244 at that physical more than four years ago.

His BMI, or body mass index, which is a measure of one’s weight relative to height, is down to 28.0, which drops Trump to the category of overweight. The president’s BMI came in at 30.5 in 2020, which pushed him just over the edge into the category of obesity.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/trump-physical-weight-loss-oldest-president-75913b1e114cec64ae0acab1389118b2

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Trump is 'fully fit' to serve as commander in chief, his doctor says after recent physical (Original Post) Omaha Steve Apr 13 OP
No psychiatric exam, though. tanyev Apr 13 #1
This exam took 5 hours underpants Apr 13 #6
my first thought too mdbl Apr 13 #13
no cognitive exam either cadoman Apr 13 #19
240? I thought he was "229" during his first term. underpants Apr 13 #2
His ass alone weighs 224lbs. yourout Apr 13 #3
............... bdamomma Apr 13 #12
I'm only 5'7" and 220 lbs. synni Apr 13 #24
I'm roughly the same height with a more muscular build and nowhere near the ass that he has and I'm 270 yourout Apr 13 #27
Oh, my! ShazzieB Apr 14 #45
Haven't seen That gif in a while. 😄👍 electric_blue68 Apr 15 #55
An oldie but a goodie, eh? ShazzieB Apr 15 #58
Yup. A classic. 😄👍 electric_blue68 Apr 16 #59
Of course he's fit..I could have told ya the results last week! Deuxcents Apr 13 #4
28.0 BMI? I demand an audit BOSSHOG Apr 13 #5
If you use Trump's real height of 6 feet 0 inches Wiz Imp Apr 13 #33
Hands up: who thinks Shitstain and co. bribed the doc? sakabatou Apr 13 #7
You mean threatened. yourout Apr 13 #28
Either or both. sakabatou Apr 13 #30
Absolutely. ShazzieB Apr 14 #46
I don't think either were required. Shipwack Apr 14 #42
Then why does he talk like a demented moron? Blue Owl Apr 13 #8
Lies bdamomma Apr 13 #9
Okay! That takes care of his future "insanity" plea FakeNoose Apr 13 #10
Did they list his meds? If he's using alternative medicine bucolic_frolic Apr 13 #11
Bet he takes ozempic. nt intrepidity Apr 15 #52
NO one believes this but the base vapor2 Apr 13 #14
I beg to differ choie Apr 13 #15
Doc, you got a good sense of humor! Wonder Why Apr 13 #16
Fully fit? We misheard. He said the felon is full o shit Jerry2144 Apr 13 #17
Yeah Sure Ya Betcha Faux pas Apr 13 #18
I don't believe his weight is accurate NikoGriego Apr 13 #20
B.S. Iamscrewed Apr 13 #21
Yep, and I'm a size 6 with a face that could stop a clock!!! hamsterjill Apr 13 #22
The State should pull his Medical License DENVERPOPS Apr 13 #23
Now, a recent picture birdographer Apr 13 #25
Doctors dont just randomly give these tests Hornedfrog2000 Apr 14 #35
Ccognitive tests are often given routinely when a person is up in years like Trump ShazzieB Apr 14 #47
I doubt his doctor is fit to practice medicine PJMcK Apr 13 #26
We all know he is paid to lie. 58Sunliner Apr 13 #29
224lbs? lonely bird Apr 13 #31
Why did they even bother? Aussie105 Apr 13 #32
WTF else is a Republican White House doctor going to say about Trump's ability to serve hadEnuf Apr 13 #34
Check the doc's bank account for HPM Apr 14 #36
No mention of whether Chump is fit for Hassler Apr 14 #37
He does look like he's lost weight. I bet they put him on Ozempic...which most Americans can't afford. nt SunSeeker Apr 14 #38
Yeah, his face is thinner Deminpenn Apr 14 #49
I'm not sure I want to take that long a look at his face to compare it to previous photos. 😄 yuck! electric_blue68 Apr 15 #54
Person , James48 Apr 14 #39
How are his bonespurs? How's his poor ear? IcyPeas Apr 14 #40
Weĺl... LS_Editor Apr 14 #41
👍😄 You forgot... "In cognative *decline". 😉 electric_blue68 Apr 15 #56
It's all lies. mwb970 Apr 14 #43
The Doc feared for his own life if he said anything else. Either that or Trump promised him "Millions". Fla Dem Apr 14 #44
Trump doesn't look fat to me so much GenThePerservering Apr 14 #48
Can anyone imagine trump passing a cognitive test? LetMyPeopleVote Apr 15 #50
His doctors lie. republianmushroom Apr 15 #51
I hear that they had to skip the colonoscopy cuz his head was too far up his ass... CTyankee Apr 15 #53
Oh. Riiiiiiiight. Pfffttttt..... electric_blue68 Apr 15 #57

underpants

(190,044 posts)
6. This exam took 5 hours
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 08:49 PM
Apr 13

Could you imagine him on a couch running his mouth about his life? He has some serious dad issues.

cadoman

(1,209 posts)
19. no cognitive exam either
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 09:21 PM
Apr 13

Dementia? Alzheimers? Onset psychosis? All of the above?

People forget that this guy is ANCIENT--born just a year after WW2 ended!

yourout

(8,410 posts)
27. I'm roughly the same height with a more muscular build and nowhere near the ass that he has and I'm 270
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 09:57 PM
Apr 13

BOSSHOG

(42,130 posts)
5. 28.0 BMI? I demand an audit
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 08:47 PM
Apr 13

I did PRT facilitator in the canoe club for years. 28 - no way

It is the lowest number they could present as almost plausible. Sad that a Navy Captain is involved in this nonsense.

Wiz Imp

(4,759 posts)
33. If you use Trump's real height of 6 feet 0 inches
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 11:48 PM
Apr 13

instead of his fantasy claim of 6 foot 3, then even if his weight was really only 224 (super highly unlikely), his BMI is 30.4 which makes him clinically obese.

using a more believable weight of 250, his BMI would be 33.9.

Shipwack

(2,610 posts)
42. I don't think either were required.
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 07:31 AM
Apr 14

I'm sure that whoever was involved was selected because they knew what the desired result was.

FakeNoose

(37,192 posts)
10. Okay! That takes care of his future "insanity" plea
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 08:56 PM
Apr 13

He knows exactly what he's doing and saying at all times. Good to know....

bucolic_frolic

(49,925 posts)
11. Did they list his meds? If he's using alternative medicine
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 08:57 PM
Apr 13

to reduce risk of heart disease? Was there a brain scan? Resting bp & circulation? Diabetes?

They're doing something. He didn't just decide to eat less and it all followed.

NikoGriego

(6 posts)
20. I don't believe his weight is accurate
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 09:33 PM
Apr 13

The man weighs more than 224 for sure. No way he is that weight. And did he pass a cognitive exam?

No way for that as well.

hamsterjill

(15,764 posts)
22. Yep, and I'm a size 6 with a face that could stop a clock!!!
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 09:37 PM
Apr 13

Right. Sure. Most definitely.

They can spout the shit but no one is going to believe them. At least not anyone with any sense.

DENVERPOPS

(11,839 posts)
23. The State should pull his Medical License
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 09:44 PM
Apr 13

And the AMA should extend it to ALL the states and publicly disallow his credentials......

birdographer

(2,937 posts)
25. Now, a recent picture
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 09:51 PM
Apr 13

does show him to be more slender. Ozempic, no doubt, and I hope it has dire side effects. He said he passed the cognitive test, “answered every question right,” but does not remember any of the questions. Many more lies in the so-called results—misspellings that doctors would probably not use, a reference to his being fit because of winning so many golf trophies—really? a doctor considers that an indicator of health? The whole thing stinks of bullshit, not unlike the man himself.

Hornedfrog2000

(120 posts)
35. Doctors dont just randomly give these tests
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 12:15 AM
Apr 14

Not to mention they are literally like reading a clock, or i give you 5 dollars for something that is $3.75, how much change did i give you, etc.

I would be surprised if any dr was asking him these questions.

ShazzieB

(20,310 posts)
47. Ccognitive tests are often given routinely when a person is up in years like Trump
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 03:02 PM
Apr 14

Now whether this doctor gave him any such tests is a whole, separate question. Whether the doctor would release the results if they showed anything concerning is almost certainly a no.

PJMcK

(23,480 posts)
26. I doubt his doctor is fit to practice medicine
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 09:57 PM
Apr 13

Trump's lies are beyond pathetic.

In reality, he is a grossly obese 78-year old man who must have many health issues including high cholesterol, accelerated heart rate, high blood pressure, possibly an enlarged prostate, inevitable digestive problems (possibly caused by various drug abuses) and certainly cognitive decline. I'm certain he has other complications as well.

One look at the man shows clearly that his is a physical and mental mess.

But go ahead, Donny. Tell us that you're Superman. Your foolish followers believe everything you spew at them.

Aussie105

(6,965 posts)
32. Why did they even bother?
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 11:46 PM
Apr 13

We don't believe any of it, and his base doesn't care.

Who is this particular doctor, was the 'report' dictated to him beforehand, and was there a top floor open window near the doctor when he was told he could write his observations without fear or favor?

And can we interview previous doctors who said the same thing, in case they want to add something?

Harold Bornstein, Ronnie Jackson, anything to say?
Oops, Harold is no longer with us.

hadEnuf

(3,120 posts)
34. WTF else is a Republican White House doctor going to say about Trump's ability to serve
Sun Apr 13, 2025, 11:51 PM
Apr 13

if he want's to keep his job and not be "charged" in some insane executive order?

Give me a frigging break.

SunSeeker

(55,496 posts)
38. He does look like he's lost weight. I bet they put him on Ozempic...which most Americans can't afford. nt
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 03:41 AM
Apr 14

Deminpenn

(16,744 posts)
49. Yeah, his face is thinner
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 10:22 PM
Apr 14

It could just be the normal aging process where you lose muscle mass and weight, but I thought I read something about him being on one of the GLP1 inhibitors.

electric_blue68

(20,971 posts)
54. I'm not sure I want to take that long a look at his face to compare it to previous photos. 😄 yuck!
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 06:36 PM
Apr 15
Blargh!

electric_blue68

(20,971 posts)
56. 👍😄 You forgot... "In cognative *decline". 😉
Tue Apr 15, 2025, 06:38 PM
Apr 15

*Imho - Of course, he is a dangerous narcissist, which is a disorder, but he wouldn't have to be in cognitive decline to be an serious problem for most people here in the US, and around the world.

That he is in cognitive decline (like down a big roller coaster hill; has made it much more hortific for just about most of us! 😔. At times 😩😱 !

Fla Dem

(26,539 posts)
44. The Doc feared for his own life if he said anything else. Either that or Trump promised him "Millions".
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 09:03 AM
Apr 14

GenThePerservering

(2,806 posts)
48. Trump doesn't look fat to me so much
Mon Apr 14, 2025, 03:53 PM
Apr 14

as he looks weak. No muscle mass, he lumbers when he walks and has skinny legs that can barely manage those shoe lifts.

And what's this "active lifestyle"? Riding around in a golf cart and getting in and out once in a while to swing a club? Sitting up all night bullshitting on his silly little SM app?

For the person upthread - 78 was "ancient" 100 years ago. Nowadays it's considerably younger IF a person keeps themselves in shape and has no serious health challenges. I know people older than that who are still running 10ks and doing long bike rides. Trump is NOT one of those people.

Never mind his cognitive status - well never MIND...he doesn't have one.

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