US President Donald Trump’s doctor has declared him in “excellent health” following a routine medical check, but advised him to lose weight. The assessment was detailed in a three-page memo released by the White House after the 79-year-old underwent a physical examination at Walter Reed Medical hospital near Washington on Tuesday.
“President Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function,” said Trump’s physician, US Navy captain Sean Barbabella. The memo provided an overview of the diagnostic testing conducted during the visit.
Separately, a federal judge has reopened a lawsuit against Trump concerning a $1.8bn settlement with the justice department involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Miami judge Kathleen Williams’ decision to revisit the case came after a bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges urged her to scrutinise the settlement more closely. The move is unusual, as civil plaintiffs typically have broad latitude to drop complaints.
