A health update concerning President Donald Trump has been released following raised concerns. At 78 years old, Trump was the oldest individual to assume the presidency in January, although his predecessor, Joe Biden, was older at 82 when he departed from office.
In recent weeks, Trump’s tariff trade war has dominated the news; however, attention has recently shifted to his health status.
Recent photographs of the president have showcased his noticeably slimmer physique, with suggestions that he has shed 30 pounds (2 stone) since 2022 by replacing fast food with a healthier diet. While many of Trump’s supporters have commended his weight loss, a medical professional cautioned that significant weight reduction can sometimes signal a serious health concern.
Dr. Daniel Atkinson, the clinical lead at Treated.com, informed the Irish Star that a man of Trump’s age may face an increased risk of a serious health issue.
“For a hypothetical individual who has assumed the presidency for a second term at the age of 80, various factors could influence their weight,” Dr. Atkinson stated.
“An almost 80-year-old with a demanding schedule may be more vulnerable to certain conditions that can lead to weight loss. For example, uncontrolled diabetes can cause weight fluctuations. As we age, regulating blood sugar can become more challenging, and insulin resistance may develop.”
In light of these concerns, a physician from the White House has issued a report on Trump’s health. This newly released document is the most comprehensive assessment of Trump’s health since his return to the White House in January.
White House physician U.S. Navy Captain Sean Barbella reported that the president is in “excellent cognitive and physical health.”
“President Trump demonstrates excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully capable of fulfilling the responsibilities of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,” the report states, according to Reuters.
The report indicated that the 78-year-old individual has a history of well-managed high cholesterol and is currently prescribed two medications for this condition: rosuvastatin and ezetimibe, which are the generic forms of the brand-name drugs Crestor and Zetia.
Additionally, the report mentioned the scarring on Trump’s right ear, which resulted from a gunshot wound sustained during an assassination attempt last July. It confirmed that his hearing remains normal.
Barbella’s report also covered Trump’s experience with Covid-19, noting that he was hospitalized during an infection in October 2020 while campaigning for reelection. Furthermore, it highlighted that the president has received all recommended vaccinations.
Trump informed the press that he took the cognitive test to differentiate himself from his predecessor, Biden. According to Barbella’s report, the 78-year-old achieved a perfect score of 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
In a separate development, an ‘exhausted and overwhelmed’ Prince Harry has expressed that his ‘worst fears have been confirmed.’ The Duke of Sussex and his wife, Meghan Markle, live in Montecito, California, with their two children, Archie and Lilibet.
After stepping back from their official public roles in January 2020, the couple acquired a residence in the celebrity enclave following a period spent in Canada and the United States. During a ‘Sandringham summit’ aimed at defining their new roles, they were informed that they would not receive full-time police protection.
This level of security is reserved for King Charles III, the Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and their three children. Instead, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would be provided with a tailored security service, which necessitates a 30-day notice for any travel plans to the U.K. Each visit would be evaluated for potential threats and the necessity of protection.
Recently, Prince Harry has addressed his ongoing legal dispute after attending a two-day hearing at the Court of Appeal in London.
In February 2020, the Royal and VIP Executive Committee (Ravec) determined that Prince Harry and his family would require a different level of security while in the U.K. following their relocation to the United States.
The Duke has expressed that he is unable to bring his wife and two children to the U.K. due to safety concerns, despite being offered security contingent upon a specific threat.
Reports indicate that Prince Harry believes the decision to alter his security arrangements in the U.K. was an effort to dissuade him and Meghan Markle from resigning as working royals and relocating abroad, a claim that sources from Buckingham Palace have strongly refuted.
This appeal follows a ruling last year by retired High Court judge Sir Peter Lane, which deemed Ravec’s decision to be lawful.
The Home Office, which holds legal responsibility for the committee’s decision, is opposing the appeal.
Shaheed Fatima KC, representing Prince Harry, argued during the appeal that the Duke has been subjected to ‘different, unjustified, and inferior treatment.’
They further contended that this ruling denied him the same protections afforded to others in the ‘Other VIP Category,’ including prime ministers and celebrities.
As Prince Harry exited the court on April 9, he shared with People magazine that his ‘worst fears have been confirmed by the entire legal disclosure in this case – and that’s truly disheartening.’
He reportedly mentioned feeling ‘exhausted and overwhelmed.’
At the conclusion of the hearing, Judge Sir Geoffrey Vos stated that the Court of Appeal’s decision would be communicated in writing at a later date, which is ‘most unlikely’ to occur before Easter.
In a separate case, the final meal of a ‘morbidly obese’ death row inmate, who was deemed ‘too fat for lethal injection,’ has been disclosed.
Michael Tanzi, labeled the ‘fledgling serial killer,’ brutally kidnapped and murdered 49-year-old Janet Acosta, an employee of the Miami Herald, in April 2000.
The newspaper production assistant was attacked while sitting in her parked van when Tanzi approached her under the pretense of asking for a cigarette.
A representative from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under the leadership of Kristi Noem, stated, “Revoking these paroles is a commitment fulfilled to the American populace,” as reported by Mail Online.
“If they fail to depart, they will encounter repercussions.”
The DHS has issued notices of termination but has not revealed the specific number of individuals affected.
Advocates argue that this policy disproportionately affects vulnerable families in mixed-status households, where undocumented individuals reside with U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
Legal professionals and immigrant rights organizations are already voicing their opposition, contending that the administration’s strategy is more focused on creating fear than on upholding the law.
“This initiative aims to intimidate rather than to manage immigration in a responsible manner,” remarked Scott Shuchart, a former DHS official during President Biden’s administration.
Although the implementation of the fine system may encounter logistical hurdles—reportedly requiring Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to recruit thousands of additional personnel to oversee the process—the Trump administration seems resolute in its pursuit.
With more than 1.6 million migrants currently facing deportation orders, the administration’s stance is unequivocal: depart the country immediately, or face the consequences.
