The White House announced President Trump is "fully fit" following his first medical check-up of his second term. The examination, conducted by Capt. Sean Barbabella, revealed a 20-pound weight loss since 2020 and improved cholesterol levels. While his blood pressure is slightly elevated at 128/74, his resting heart rate remains a healthy 62 beats per minute.
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