Donald Trump has publicly stated that he is in excellent health, supported by official medical evaluations. In April, his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, released a report affirming Trump is “fully fit” to serve as president. The report details that Trump stands 6’3”, weighs 224 pounds, and has normal results from scans of his major organs.
The medical report also notes that Trump recently underwent procedures including cataract surgery and a colonoscopy, which revealed only minor issues. Dr. Barbabella concluded that Trump enjoys robust physical and neurological health, attributing this to his active lifestyle and thorough medical examinations.
Trump himself has echoed these reassurances in public statements. He highlighted passing cognitive tests and undergoing extensive heart and neurological assessments, aiming to convince voters and the media that he remains mentally and physically capable of fulfilling presidential duties.
Despite these claims, mental health expert Dr. John Gartner has publicly challenged the narrative. Gartner suggested in a recent interview that Trump may exhibit signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a neurological condition that affects motor coordination, speech, and behavior.
Gartner pointed to changes in Trump’s physical agility and speech patterns compared to footage from the 1980s, noting particularly difficulties with walking and climbing stairs. He specifically mentioned a “leg swing” during Trump’s gait as a symptom consistent with FTD.
Another expert, Dr. Zoffman, reviewed the same footage and reportedly agreed with Gartner’s assessment, expressing conviction that Trump shows signs of the disease. These claims, although unofficial and unconfirmed by formal diagnosis, have stirred public concern and media interest.
Trump and his team have not responded directly to these recent allegations. Meanwhile, the official April health report remains the only formal update on his condition.
This situation has sparked wider debate about medical transparency for political leaders, highlighting questions about what health information the public is entitled to know when it comes to those holding or seeking high office.
