President Trump got a COVID booster shot today

President Donald Trump received both a COVID-19 booster and a flu shot during a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, according to a memo released by the White House physician.

“In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations,” wrote Dr. Sean Barbabella, the president’s physician.

The statement comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has moved away from recommending universal COVID-19 vaccination. Under the new guidance, individuals are encouraged to discuss their options with a healthcare provider through a shared decision-making process, though a formal prescription is not required.

Barbabella also claimed that Trump’s “cardiac age” is roughly 14 years younger than his actual age of 79, citing an assessment based on electrocardiogram results. “President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health,” the memo said. “His cardiac age — a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG — was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.”

Friday’s visit marked the president’s second trip to Walter Reed this year. Trump underwent his annual physical in April, but told reporters this latest visit was a “semi-annual” exam.

Medical experts questioned the limited details in the report. Dr. Jonathan Reiner, an interventional cardiologist and CNN medical analyst, said the lack of data raised concerns about transparency. “The report is striking in its lack of candor and is devoid of any clinical metrics,” Reiner said. He added that describing Trump’s test results as “stable” does not necessarily mean “normal.”

Reiner also cast doubt on the claim about Trump’s “cardiac age,” noting that the AI-based tool referenced is not a standard clinical measure. “Maybe it’s an emerging tool,” he said, “but they didn’t include any established diagnostic results that would help us interpret his true cardiac health.”