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The White House on Monday released new details about President Donald Trump’s recent MRI, describing the results as “perfectly normal” and part of his routine executive physical.
According to a summary from Physician to the President Sean P. Barbabella, advanced cardiovascular and abdominal imaging was conducted as a preventive measure common for men in Trump’s age group.
The report said there was no evidence of arterial narrowing, inflammation, clotting or abnormalities in the heart, major blood vessels, or any abdominal organs, all of which appeared healthy and functioning within normal limits. The physician said the findings confirm that Trump “remains in excellent overall health.”
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The President's health has come under scrutiny this year, notably after pictures emerged of bruising to his right hand in February, July and August.
Last week, Trump hit back at a report that said he was showing signs of fatigue, insisting he was not slowing down and had recently had a "perfect physical exam."
The New York Times report pointed to the U.S. President, 79, appearing to fall asleep during a White House event earlier this month, stating "his battery shows signs of wear."
In January, Trump became the oldest person inaugurated president of the United States. During his presidential campaign against Joe Biden, he frequently stated that his rival, who at the time was 81, was not mentally or physically capable of doing the job.
Trump, who prides himself on his energy levels, responded to the Times article Wednesday morning with a lengthy Truth Social post in which he firmly rejected the suggestion he was slowing down and referred to the newspaper as an "enemy of the people."
"The Radical Left Lunatics in the soon to fold New York Times did a hit piece on me that I am perhaps losing my Energy, despite facts that show the exact opposite," he wrote.
He ended the post by stating: "There will be a day when I run low on Energy, it happens to everyone, but with a PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM AND A COMPREHENSIVE COGNITIVE TEST ("That was aced") JUST RECENTLY TAKEN, it certainly is not now! GOD BLESS AMERICA & MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"
Trump said Sunday he would release the results of the MRI he underwent in October as part of his annual physical.
“If you want to have it released, I’ll release it,” Trump told reporters while traveling back to Washington from Florida, adding that the results were “perfect.”
Trump said Sunday he has “no idea” which body part was imaged. “It was just an MRI,” he said. “What part of the body? It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it.”
When Did Donald Trump Get an MRI?
President Trump received an MRI in October as part of his annual executive physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, according to the White House. The White House had previously confirmed only that the imaging occurred during his fall physical.
Why Did Donald Trump Get an MRI?
In the memorandum released by the president’s physician, the imaging was described as part of a comprehensive assessment aimed at identifying early health concerns before symptoms emerge. Trump himself has said he requested no specific test and did not know which body area was imaged.
Trump in 'Excellent Overall Health' Per Memorandum
The full memo reads: "As part of President Donald J. Trump's comprehensive executive physical, advanced imaging was performed because men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health. The purpose of this imaging is preventive: to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function. President Trump's cardiovascular imaging is perfectly normal. There is no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels. The heart chambers are normal in size, the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation, or clotting. Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health. His abdominal imaging is also perfectly normal. All major organs appear very healthy and well-perfused. Everything evaluated is functioning within normal limits with no acute or chronic concerns. SUMMARY: This level of detailed assessment is standard for an executive physical at President Trump's age and confirms that he remains in excellent overall health."
When Was Donald Trump Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency?
In July, the White House released a memo explaining that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), which his physician described as "benign and common."
The White House has not provided an exact date for when Trump was diagnosed with CVI, though it has been referenced in his official medical summaries in recent years. The condition—commonly associated with aging and often managed through conservative treatment—has not been described by his physicians as impairing his daily function. While the memorandum released this week did not address the condition directly, previous disclosures indicated it was monitored as part of Trump’s routine care during past physicals. The administration has said the diagnosis does not affect his ability to serve.
Updates: 12/1/25, 3:16 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks.
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