Memorandum From the Physician to the President

7/17/2025

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Subject Matter: Update on President Trump’s health status.
Medical Evaluation: Routine comprehensive examination conducted due to mild lower leg swelling.
Diagnostic Findings:
- *Bilateral venous Doppler ultrasounds* revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a common and benign condition.
- No evidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or arterial disease was found.
Laboratory and Cardiac Assessments:
- *Complete blood count, metabolic panel, coagulation profile, D-dimer, BNP, and cardiac biomarkers* were all within normal limits.
- *Echocardiogram* confirmed normal cardiac structure and function, with no signs of heart failure or systemic illness.
Additional Observations: Minor bruising on the hand attributed to frequent handshakes and regular aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention.
Overall Health Status: President Trump remains in excellent health.

The memorandum provides a health status update on President Donald J. Trump, indicating that he remains in excellent health despite some minor conditions. This information is primarily relevant to the public and political stakeholders rather than directly impacting Vanderbilt University.
There are no direct risks or considerations for Vanderbilt University stemming from this health update, as it does not pertain to policy changes or executive orders that would affect the university’s operations or strategic planning.

N/A – The health status of the President does not directly impact any specific programs at Vanderbilt University.

N/A – There is no financial impact on Vanderbilt University from the President’s health status update.

Relevance Score: 1 (The memorandum does not present any impact on the university’s operations or strategic considerations.)

N/A – The memorandum regarding President Trump’s health status does not contain any executive orders or actions that would require Vanderbilt University to take specific actions or make strategic decisions.

N/A – There are no opportunities identified for Vanderbilt University based on the health status update of President Trump, as it does not relate to university programs or policies.

Relevance Score: 1

Average Relevance Score: 1.2

N/A: No directives or implementation timelines are outlined in the memorandum.

Relevance Score: 1

White House Medical Unit: This unit is directly involved in the evaluation and ongoing monitoring of the President’s health, as evidenced by the comprehensive diagnostics and assessments performed.
White House Office of the Press Secretary: The memorandum is specifically directed to the Press Secretary, implying that this office must manage the communication and public messaging regarding the President’s health status.
The White House (Executive Office of the President): As the memo concerns the President’s health, the information impacts internal decision-making and strategic communications within the central executive office.

Relevance Score: 2 (A limited number of government units, primarily within the White House, are directly impacted by this update.)

N/A – This memorandum is a health status update with no directives for implementation by any specific official.

Relevance Score: 1 (The memo is purely informational and does not direct operational implementation by any level of executive officials.)