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17th Jan 2018

Donald Trump’s physician says he’s “very healthy” but could lose 10-15lbs

Alan Loughnane

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“He’s fit for the remainder of this term, and the next term, if he’s elected.”

US President Donald Trump underwent his first physical exam as president last week, and the results were released to the public on Tuesday.

The exam was conducted by Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, who was appointed by Barack Obama back in 2013.

“The president is very healthy and will remain so for the duration of his presidency,” Jackson said at a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon.

While Jackson said that the president is in excellent health, he said that he would set him up with diet and exercise plan to help him to lose between 10 and 15lbs over the next year.

Aside from his weight, Trump’s cardiac health is excellent for his age (Trump is the oldest President to ever assume office).

Trump also requested a cognitive test, which isn’t usually part of the physical exam, but Jackson said that he had absolutely no concerns over the president’s cognitive ability or neurological functioning, after he administered the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.

“The president is very sharp and articulate,” Jackson said. “I’ve never known him to repeat himself around me. I have no reason whatsoever to think that the president has an issue with his thought process.”

“The president is fit for duty,” Jackson said. “He’s fit for the remainder of this term, and the next term, if he’s elected.”

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