Trump Claims 'Perfect' MRI Results Following Walter Reed Visit

Tue Oct 28 2025 05:04:29 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent statement, President Donald Trump announced that his MRI scan conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center yielded 'perfect' results. This news comes as he embarks on a week-long trip to Asia.

During a flight aboard Air Force One, President Trump disclosed to reporters that an MRI he received at Walter Reed was 'perfect'. At age 79, he has faced health scrutiny, but his physician attests to his varied follow-up evaluations being a part of a well-managed health plan. Trump's comments raise questions regarding his overall health and the purpose of the MRI scan.

President Donald Trump stated that he had an MRI scan during a recent visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

I did. I got an MRI. It was perfect, the president informed reporters aboard Air Force One as he was en route to a week-long trip to Asia.

At 79 years old, Trump is noted as the oldest president in U.S. history. However, he did not specify the reasons behind the MRI, which is typically conducted to diagnose a variety of medical conditions.

The doctor declared that Trump was in exceptional health during his visit earlier this month.

Trump remarked, The doctor said [it] was some of the best reports, for the age, they've ever seen, when asked for more details regarding his visit.

Inquiries about the necessity of the MRI prompted Trump to suggest reporters direct their questions to his medical team.

Presidential physician Dr. Sean Barbabella explained that Trump's visit was a scheduled follow-up evaluation that included advanced imaging and laboratory testing as part of ongoing health maintenance.

Dr. Barbabella maintained that Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health.

MRI scans are beneficial for visualizing soft tissues within the body and play a significant role in identifying health issues.

This year, Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign condition that affects blood circulation in older adults, according to his doctor.

Additionally, despite recent reports about visible bruising on his hands, the White House clarified that it is attributed to frequent handshaking rather than any severe medical condition.