White House doctor credits Trump's golf skills for 'excellent' bill of health

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The results of President Donald Trump’s annual physical health check have been revealed – and the McDonald’s-loving commander-in-chief has lost some weight.

Trump’s physician Captain Sean Barbabella concluded he ‘exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.’

He also cited Trump’s ‘frequent victories in golf events’,public appearances and press availability as signs of his health.

Presidents aren’t required to get a checkup,but modern presidents do so regularly and release a doctor’s report on the findings.

Trump has also lost weight,shedding 20 pounds since he was last given a physical as president in 2020.

He’s now 224 pounds and 6’3”. The exam also found Trump had cataract surgery,which is common among elderly people.

Donald Trump’s annual physical results are in (Picture: AFP)

The President has often boasted about his health (Picture: AFP)

Days ago,Trump bragged to reporters after the exam was conducted,saying he had a ‘good heart,a good soul,very good soul.’

He also wrote on Truth Social: ‘I have never felt better,but nevertheless,these things must be done!’

A book in 2018 revealed Trump really is obsessed with eating McDonald’s cheeseburgers.

His daughter Tiffany Trump backed up the claim in Michael Wolff’s tell-all book when questioned by TMZ.

The Georgetown law student,who is President Trump’s youngest daughter,smiled and said: ‘That’s what he does. He loves McDonalds.’

But Tiffany refuted claims the President devours fast food in his White House bed every night,saying: ‘He wishes,right.’

Trump previously has drawn attention for his love of fast food (Picture: Reuters)

During his re-election campaign last year,Trump even worked in a kitchen and a drive-through of a McDonald’s in Philadelphia.

The US President put on an apron to work at the fast food restaurant in a bid to take a dig at his then-rival Kamala Harris.

Trump said he had ‘really wanted to do this all my life’ as he visited the restaurant in Feasterville-Trevose,Bucks County.

The 78-year-old said: ‘I’m going for a job right now at McDonald’s – I’ve really wanted to do this all my life. And now I’m going to do it – of course she didn’t do it.’

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