BREAKING NEWS: Trump’s Secretive Health Report Sparks Explosive Questions.
Trump’s Secretive Health Report Sparks Explosive Questions as Golf Club Doctor Declares Him ‘Perfectly Fit’
President continues withholding detailed medical records, relying instead on a brief physician letter that sharply contrasts with former President Joe Biden’s extensive public health disclosures
BEDMINSTER, N.J. — As President Donald Trump intensified his attacks during the 2024 campaign on former President Joe Biden’s health, age, and mental sharpness, Trump simultaneously released the first updated assessment of his own condition in more than three years.
But rather than silencing concerns, the report immediately ignited fresh scrutiny over what it failed to reveal.
Unlike the detailed and data-heavy medical evaluations publicly released during his presidency, Trump’s latest assessment consisted of only three short paragraphs filled with broad praise but almost no measurable specifics. There were no blood pressure readings, no cholesterol numbers, no medication list, and notably, no disclosure of Trump’s weight. Instead, the letter simply declared that Trump was in “excellent health” and possessed “exceptional” cognitive ability.
The limited nature of the report raised immediate questions among medical experts, political analysts, and voters alike—particularly given the increasingly central role that health and cognitive fitness played in the presidential race.
Even more surprising was the identity of the physician behind the report.
After years of relying on longtime personal doctors and official White House physicians to defend his physical condition, Trump turned instead to Bruce A. Aronwald, a 64-year-old osteopathic physician from New Jersey who was largely unknown nationally but well known inside Trump’s Bedminster golf club, where he had reportedly been a longtime member.
At the height of the campaign, concerns surrounding the health of both Trump and former President Biden became one of the defining issues facing voters. Although candidates are not legally required to release detailed medical records, experts argued that the unusually vague nature of Trump’s report made it difficult for the public to independently evaluate whether the then-77-year-old President was truly healthier than his 81-year-old political rival—a claim Trump repeatedly emphasized at rallies and interviews across the country.
Trump’s history with controversial medical disclosures stretches back years.
In 2015, shortly after launching his political career, Trump released a now-infamous doctor’s note proclaiming he would become “the healthiest president in history.” The statement later became a source of controversy when his physician at the time admitted Trump had personally dictated much of the letter himself.
Critics quickly noted similarities between that earlier episode and Aronwald’s brief 2023 report, arguing that both documents relied heavily on glowing language while avoiding precise medical details about issues such as obesity, cardiovascular health, and cholesterol levels—conditions that had previously appeared in official examinations during Trump’s presidency.
Aronwald himself declined to meet with reporters from The Washington Post who visited his office roughly 19 miles from Trump’s Bedminster property. Through Trump’s campaign, however, the physician strongly defended the limited disclosure and insisted no further public medical records were necessary before the election.
“There is no need for President Trump to release another medical report in addition to the one he recently made public,” Aronwald said at the time, referring to his November statement. “The President is strong physically and sharp cognitively, and he’s in excellent health overall.”
Bruce Aronwald, Trump’s personal physician, signed the now heavily scrutinized three-paragraph letter that declared the President in outstanding health. (Courtesy of Office of Bruce Aronwald)
Questions surrounding the report intensified after reporters directly asked Trump’s campaign whether the President himself had dictated portions of the letter, as he allegedly did in 2015. A campaign representative, speaking anonymously, denied the allegation with a single-word response: “No.”
Still, researchers who study presidential health disclosures argued that the document provided little useful information.
S. Jay Olshansky, the lead author of a 2020 report in the journal Active Aging comparing the projected health outlooks and life expectancies of Trump and former President Biden, said Aronwald’s letter lacked the level of detail necessary for meaningful analysis.
By contrast, Biden’s physician released a lengthy six-page report outlining blood test results, medications, weight, cardiovascular assessments, neurological observations, and other ongoing medical conditions. The White House argued that the report provided voters with a far more transparent understanding of Biden’s physical condition.
“Joe Biden is proud to have been transparent with his health records as Vice President, as a presidential candidate, and as President,” White House spokesman Andrew Bates said at the time. “He believes all leaders owe that level of honesty to the American people.”
A broader review of Aronwald’s background painted the picture of a highly respected local physician who had built a successful “concierge medicine” practice serving wealthy and influential clients, including Trump. Former patients described him as professional and generally apolitical. Federal campaign finance records reportedly showed only a single $1,000 donation made in 2015 to former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s presidential campaign.
Still, Aronwald’s relationship with Trump appeared to extend well beyond medicine.
Members of Trump National Golf Club Bedminster described Aronwald as a familiar and frequent presence around the property, often seen socializing with Trump and his family near the pool area and clubhouse.
“If you are sitting around the pool, you see him all the time,” one anonymous club member reportedly said. “He is a fixture.”
Trump himself publicly praised Aronwald in a statement to The Washington Post.
“Dr. Aronwald is one of the best doctors in all of New Jersey and possibly the entire country,” Trump said. “He has a great reputation and I have many friends who have been patients of his for years. A great doctor.”
‘I Just Made It Up’
Trump’s complicated history with medical transparency has repeatedly generated headlines throughout his political career.
In 2015, Trump publicly announced that he had instructed his longtime physician to release a “full medical report” that would supposedly prove his perfect health.
What emerged instead was a brief, hyperbolic note signed by physician Harold Bornstein claiming Trump would be “the healthiest individual ever elected to the presidency.” The report included only a limited number of measurable statistics.
Years later, Bornstein shocked observers by openly admitting that Trump had personally dictated the contents.
“Trump dictated that whole letter,” Bornstein later told CNN. “I didn’t write that letter. I just made it up as I went along.”
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As the 2016 campaign intensified, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton released an extensive medical report and publicly challenged Trump to provide equivalent transparency.
Facing growing pressure, Trump later appeared on “The Dr. Oz Show” in September 2016 and theatrically unveiled another medical summary on live television. That updated report included more information regarding bloodwork and physical evaluations and concluded that Trump remained in “excellent physical health.”
Mehmet Oz, shown during a 2022 campaign appearance, hosted Trump on “The Dr. Oz Show” during the height of the 2016 election cycle. (Shuran Huang for The Washington Post)
In early 2017, Bornstein revealed to The New York Times that Trump was taking medication for hair loss, rosacea, and high cholesterol. Soon afterward, Bornstein claimed he was informed he would no longer be considered for the position of White House physician.
He later alleged that shortly after the article was published, Trump associates entered his office to retrieve the President’s medical records in what Bornstein described as a “raid,” an incident he said left him feeling “raped, frightened and sad.” The White House denied the characterization and insisted the retrieval of records followed standard protocol.
During Trump’s presidency, White House physician Ronny Jackson publicly defended the President’s health during a high-profile 2018 press briefing held after examinations at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Jackson disclosed detailed metrics showing Trump weighed 239 pounds at 6-foot-3, placing him near the medical threshold for obesity. He also announced that Trump had achieved a perfect score on a cognitive screening exam designed to identify early signs of impairment. Jackson recommended that Trump lose between 10 and 15 pounds.
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However, some medical analysts reviewing the report warned it also revealed potential cardiovascular concerns. CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta noted that Trump’s coronary calcium score had steadily increased over time, suggesting plaque buildup associated with heart disease. Jackson acknowledged adjusting Trump’s cholesterol medication and encouraging dietary improvements.
No comparable cardiovascular or cholesterol figures appeared in Aronwald’s later report.
Jackson, who later became a Republican congressman from Texas, evolved into one of Trump’s strongest political allies and one of former President Biden’s most outspoken critics regarding age and cognition. In 2022, however, the Navy demoted Jackson following a Pentagon inspector general investigation that substantiated allegations of inappropriate behavior during his tenure as White House physician.
Trump appears beside then-White House physician Ronny Jackson during a 2017 White House event. (Jabin Botsford)
In November 2019, Trump made an unexpected visit to Walter Reed Medical Center that aides later described as an early annual physical.
Medical reports released in 2019 and 2020 under White House physician Sean Conley revealed that Trump’s weight had continued increasing—to 243 pounds in 2019 and 244 pounds in 2020—placing him officially within the obese range. The reports also confirmed he continued taking statin medication to manage cholesterol levels.
Conley later became a controversial figure during the COVID-19 pandemic after publicly defending Trump’s use of hydroxychloroquine and downplaying the severity of the President’s coronavirus infection in 2020. While Conley repeatedly assured reporters that Trump was recovering well, then-chief of staff Mark Meadows privately acknowledged the President’s condition had been more serious than publicly disclosed.
Conley later admitted that officials may have appeared to be “trying to hide something.”
Following Trump’s departure from office in 2021, more than three years passed before any significant medical update emerged publicly—culminating in Aronwald’s brief but widely debated November 2023 letter.
A Familiar Face at Bedminster
Aronwald, a native of Bridgewater, New Jersey, attended Syracuse University before earning his osteopathic medical degree in 1986 from what was then known as the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
After working in sports medicine and family practice, Aronwald transitioned into concierge medicine during the early 2000s—a healthcare model catering to wealthy patients willing to pay annual fees for expanded physician access and personalized care.
A 2002 article in the Daily Record reported that Aronwald previously saw as many as 40 patients a day before moving to the concierge system, where he instead treated a smaller number of affluent clients paying annual membership fees. The model reportedly proved extremely successful and later expanded into additional practices.
At some point, Aronwald also became a member of Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, which Trump opened in 2004. Trump maintained a residence adjacent to the club’s swimming pool and frequently used the property during his presidency to host political allies, donors, celebrities, and international guests.
Trump waves to supporters during a summer event at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. (Jabin Botsford)
In 2022, Aronwald reportedly participated in the Senior Interclub Championship at the club, while individuals familiar with the property confirmed he remained an active member.
Ira Monka, president of the American Osteopathic Association and a former colleague of Aronwald, described him as one of New Jersey’s premier concierge physicians.
“You do not get to that level unless you are fundamentally an excellent primary care doctor,” Monka said.
Monka also pointed out that both Aronwald and former President Biden’s physician, Kevin C. O’Connor, are osteopathic doctors—a profession emphasizing the relationship between body structure, function, and overall wellness.
Jack Kripsak, a physician who has known Aronwald for roughly 50 years, said Aronwald’s wealthy clientele naturally connected him to Trump’s inner social circle.
“He has a lot of patients from that area, from that club,” Kripsak said. “Being a concierge doctor, he’s going to attract that kind of clientele.”
Kripsak added that Aronwald may have initially provided medical services to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner before eventually being approached directly by Trump himself.
“It surprised Bruce,” Kripsak recalled. “He called me and said, ‘President Trump gave me a call.’”
Following a meeting with Trump, Aronwald reportedly informed Kripsak that the President had personally asked him to become his physician.
Sandeep Tungare, a longtime patient and Democratic donor who contributed to Biden’s campaign, said he had never known Aronwald to openly discuss politics.
“I just think he’s a good doctor,” Tungare said.
In his November 2023 letter, Aronwald stated he had examined Trump on Sept. 13, 2023. Without revealing specific measurements or naming medications, he wrote that Trump’s “overall health is excellent,” his physical examinations were “well within normal range,” and his cognitive evaluations were “exceptional.”
The report also stated Trump’s cardiovascular testing was normal and cancer screenings were negative.
Aronwald further claimed that laboratory results had improved compared to previous years, likely due to weight reduction and healthier lifestyle habits.
Yet because no specific numbers were released—including Trump’s current weight—it remained impossible for independent experts to determine whether the President still medically qualified as obese.
Even so, Aronwald insisted Trump had significantly improved his condition through “an improved diet and continued daily activity” while maintaining a rigorous public schedule.
Olshansky, the aging researcher, argued that the limited report remained insufficient for any serious medical evaluation.
“Medical records are extraordinarily valuable,” he said. “They tell the real story about future health and longevity. You cannot conduct a meaningful assessment of life span or health span without them.”
By comparison, former President Biden’s physician disclosed extensive details regarding cholesterol levels, blood pressure, electrocardiogram results, medications, and multiple ongoing conditions—including sleep apnea, acid reflux, neuropathy, and a stiff gait.
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Despite those conditions, Biden’s physician concluded that the former president remained “a healthy, active, robust 81-year-old” fully capable of serving in office.
Information compiled from various sources.
