Alongside the clean bill of health, the report also noted a few medical events of interest over the past year. Trump underwent a colonoscopy in July 2024, which found diverticulosis and a benign polyp—both deemed non-threatening. More striking, however, was the mention of scarring on his right ear, attributed to the gunshot wound sustained during the assassination attempt in July 2024.
Despite that traumatic incident, doctors found “no abnormalities in his mental status” during the neurological exam. Trump, for his part, stated, “I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!”—adding a touch of bravado to an already thorough report. The White House has since affirmed that he was not placed under anesthesia during the procedures and spent over five hours at the medical center. While Trump has long been criticized for his diet and sedentary habits, it seems his overall health—and perhaps his resilience—continues to defy expectations.