Mehmet Oz, one of the Trump administration’s most prominent medical officials, told the Daily Mail that the President’s frequent medical evaluations are a testament to his ‘meticulous’ nature rather than any health concerns.
In his capacity as the celebrity physician now leading Medicare and Medicaid Services, Dr. Oz characterized the President as a ‘vessel’ of vigor while dismissing public speculation regarding the mental and physical condition of the 79–year–old leader.
Trump’s latest checkup – conducted last week – comes just before he turns 80, and as mysterious bruises continued to raise health concerns about the man who will set the record for the country’s oldest president before he finishes out his second term.
‘If you look at these records, they’re spectacular,’ Oz started.
‘You know, his cholesterol, his blood pressure – all the numbers are in excellent parameters. His ability – and I work with him frequently, many of you get to see him almost every day – that amount of energy and that amount of mental acuity does not exist in a vacuum,’ he continued.
Oz remarked that the President has a ‘unique ability’ to keep going at all hours of the day with ‘remarkable strength.’
When pressed to explain the rationale behind such frequent testing if the President’s health is as robust as claimed, Oz stated: ‘I think he likes the results.’
‘I do actually believe that he is curious to make sure everything is going in the right direction,’ he added. ‘He’s a very meticulous person in so many ways that are often under–appreciated… it’s the same reason he calls people at you know, odd hours because something’s on his mind. He wants to deal with it.’
Oz’s defense comes on the heels of the President’s fourth medical examination since taking office, an event that once again saw the White House release a summary that critics argue lacked necessary transparency.
According to the memo issued by the president’s physician several days ago, Trump ‘remains in excellent health,’ according to a summary of his most recent physical at Walter Reed Medical Center.
The President received good marks from Captain Sean P Barbabella, whose findings were released late Friday amid mounting speculation over Trump’s health.
‘President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function,’ Barbabella wrote.
‘His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high–level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well–being. Cognitive and physical performance are excellent.
‘He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander–in–Chief and Head of State,’ he added.
Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday morning. The delayed results prompted questions about whether the White House was sitting on bad news.
But that afternoon, as he returned to the White House, Trump boasted that he was in perfect health.
‘Just finished my 6 month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Everything checked out PERFECTLY,’ the President posted to Truth Social from the motorcade. ‘Thank you to the great Doctors and Staff! Heading back to the White House.’
President Donald Trump has been subject to bruising (left), which doctors blame on his aspirin regimen and shaking hands too vigorously and had a visible rash on his neck in March (right), which was caused by a medicated cream used for a preventive skin treatment
In July, President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, an explanation for why his ankles had suddenly started to look swollen
President Donald Trump is captured departing the White House Tuesday morning to travel to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his annual physical
President Donald Trump is seen in the back of the Beast as he traveled to Walter Reed Tuesday for his physical
However, Friday’s report disclosed that the president had gained 17lbs since his last physical in April 2025.
‘Preventive counseling was provided, including guidance on diet, recommendation to take a low–dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss,’ the report reads.
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