Americans have worried about the health of presidents, well, since there have been Americans and American presidents. We expect the chief executive, the commander-in-chief of our armed forces, the head of state, the face our nation turns to the world, to be in good physical and mental shape. That’s a valid concern; the president is usually an older man, and it’s valid to be concerned for his health.

Now the White House has released the results of President Trump’s follow-up evaluation at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and the news is good: President Donald Trump is in great shape.

President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center pic.twitter.com/OuB4whYm6K

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The memo here was written by the Physician to the President, Sean P. Barbabella, D.O., following the president’s evaluation. Some key excerpts:

Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.

In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.

For a man the age of the president (79), that’s a good report; cardiac problems in particular are a routine concern for men the president’s age.