As the oldest person ever to serve as the President of the United States, Donald Trump’s health has remained a top priority for both his administration and the public throughout 2025. While social media is often flooded with “clickbait” rumors and fake hospital photos, the real story of Trump’s health this year has been a mix of routine checkups and a few manageable medical conditions.
Here is the detailed timeline of President Trump’s health journey in 2025.
The Summer Diagnosis: Chronic Venous Insufficiency
The first major health update of the year came in July 2025. After observers noticed visible swelling around the President’s ankles during public appearances—including the FIFA Club World Cup final—the White House addressed the concerns directly.
On July 17, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the 79-year-old President had been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI).
- What it is: A common condition in adults over 70 where the veins have trouble sending blood from the limbs back to the heart.
- The Symptoms: This explains the leg swelling and the occasional bruising seen on his hands, which his doctor, Sean Barbabella, attributed to a combination of aspirin use and frequent handshaking.
- The Outlook: Doctors clarified that while it requires management (like elevating the legs and staying active), it is not a life-threatening condition.
The October “Semi-Annual” Physical
In a move that broke from presidential tradition, Trump returned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on October 10, 2025, for his second major checkup in just six months.
While most presidents undergo one physical per year, Trump described this as a “semi-annual” checkup to ensure he remains “in great shape.” During this visit, the President underwent a battery of tests, including a cognitive assessment. Trump later took to Truth Social to announce he had “ACED” the test, dismissing critics who had raised questions about his energy levels during late-night events.
The November MRI Mystery
The most discussed medical event of the late year occurred in November 2025, when Trump revealed during an interview that he had undergone an MRI scan.
Initially, the lack of detail sparked intense speculation online. However, a follow-up memo from Dr. Barbabella clarified that the imaging was part of a preventive evaluation for a man of the President’s age. The MRI focused on:
- Cardiovascular Health: Checking for any arterial narrowing.
- Abdominal Health: Ensuring all major organs were functioning normally.
The results were described as “perfectly normal,” with the medical team claiming the President’s “cardiac age” was significantly younger than his actual age of 79.
Current Status: December 2025
As we close out the year, President Trump remains highly active. Despite reports of him appearing tired during some Cabinet meetings in early December, the White House maintains that he is in “exceptional health” and keeping a rigorous schedule.
While the “fake news” links and photos you might see on Facebook suggest emergency hospitalizations, the official record shows a President who is managing the typical challenges of aging while remaining fully operational in the Oval Office.
Key Facts at a Glance:
- Current Age: 79 (Turns 80 in June 2026).
- Main Diagnosis: Chronic Venous Insufficiency (Leg swelling).
- Latest Checkup: October 2025 (Walter Reed).
- Weight Status: Reported 20lb weight loss since 2020.