Le président Donald Trump a subi quatre examens de santé rendus publics depuis son retour à la Maison-Blanche en janvier 2025, le dernier datant du 26 mai 2026, au Walter Reed Medical Center. Trump a insisté sur le fait qu’il est en « parfaite santé » après ce rendez-vous, en publiant sur Truth Social que « tout a été vérifié PARFAITEMENT ». Toutefois, ces visites répétées ont suscité des inquiétudes du public au sujet de son état physique alors qu’il approche ses 80 ans. Le Dr Jeffrey Kuhlman, ancien médecin de la Maison-Blanche ayant exercé sous les présidents Obama, Bush et Clinton, a déclaré au LA Times que l’inquiétude concernant la santé physique du président est « probablement à un niveau record », en citant comme préoccupation principale son âge physique avancé.
April 2025 Checkup — Abnormalities Documented
Trump's first Walter Reed appointment of his new tenure occurred on April 11, 2025, months after his January inauguration. His physician, Sean Barbarella, examined Trump through multiple specialists and tests, according to the source.
In a memo to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Barbarella stated the president "remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function." The doctor noted Trump's "active lifestyle" and stated he was "fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State."
However, Barbarella highlighted "abnormalities" in the memo, including scarring to Trump's right ear—following the attempted assassination in Butler, Pennsylvania in 2024—and findings of "diverticulosis and a benign polyp" discovered during a colonoscopy carried out in July 2024.
July 2025 Checkup — Bruising and Swelling
Images captured in the months following the April checkup appeared to show Trump with swollen ankles, bruising on both hands, and a visible rash on his neck. Growing public speculation about these conditions prompted a second examination by Barbarella outside of Walter Reed.
In a fresh memo, Barbarella stated the president had "mild swelling in his lower legs." The "comprehensive examination" uncovered chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which damaged veins struggle to send blood back to the heart. Barbarella concluded the condition was "benign and common."
Regarding the hand bruising, Barbarella attributed it to "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin," noting Trump takes aspirin as part of a "standard cardiovascular prevention regimen."
This explanation drew skepticism from Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist who served former Vice President Dick Cheney. Speaking to the Washington Post, Reiner stated the explanation "doesn't make sense," saying: "If you're taking too much aspirin, one would likely take less aspirin. So that explanation doesn't make a lot of sense to me. We've seen a similar bruise from time to time on his left hand, and I doubt he's shaking hands with his left hand." Reiner accused the White House of "a lack of candor."
October 2025 Checkup — Cardiac Age Assessment
Trump made his next trip to Walter Reed in October 2025, described by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as both a "scheduled follow-up evaluation" part of his "ongoing health maintenance plan" and a "planned meeting and remarks with the troops."
Barbarella reported the visit included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Trump received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations in preparation for a planned overseas trip.
In his memo, Barbarella stated: "President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age—a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG—was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction."
Trump revealed details about the visit, stating he underwent an MRI scan and took a cognitive test which he "aced." Discussing the scan, he said: "It wasn't the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it."
Examen de mai 2026 — Évaluation de routine
La visite de Trump le 26 mai 2026 représentait la troisième consultation au Walter Reed de son nouveau mandat et la quatrième en tout des contrôles médicaux rendus publics. La Maison-Blanche l’a présentée comme une évaluation annuelle « dentaire et médicale » de routine. La visite standard a duré environ trois heures et demie, selon des responsables de la Maison-Blanche, avec des précisions attendues « dans le jour ou les deux jours à venir ».
Trump a publié sur Truth Social dès son retour à la Maison-Blanche : « Je viens de terminer mon examen physique de 6 mois au Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Tout a été vérifié PARFAITEMENT. Merci aux excellents médecins et au personnel ! »
D’autres détails pourraient mettre du temps à émerger. D’après la source, ce n’est qu’en décembre que le mémo de Barbarella provenant d’une visite précédente a été rendu public. Aucune loi n’exige que les informations médicales présidentielles soient divulguées publiquement, mais une pression énorme a contraint l’administration Trump à publier des informations l’an dernier.
