Report: Trump’s doctor must be within three minutes

President Donald Trump’s physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, or another doctor must be able to reach him within three minutes, according to a report cited in multiple accounts. The requirement was described as part of the medical coverage surrounding the president, though the underlying protocol was not provided in the reports. Barbabella, 56, oversees Trump’s health evaluations and prepares public medical summaries. A person familiar with the physician’s routine was reported to have said that aides usually leave the room during consultations between Barbabella and Trump, whose manner with the president was described as low-key and direct. The physician’s May 2026 summary said Trump was in excellent health and fit to carry out his duties. It also described his cardiac, pulmonary and neurological functions as strong. An artificial intelligence-assisted electrocardiogram estimate put Trump’s cardiac age at about 14 years younger than his actual age. The reports did not include the underlying test data. Barbabella’s summary also recommended weight loss, dietary changes, more exercise and reducing aspirin intake. At an Ohio rally the previous week, Trump said he takes one...