Trump says he had ‘perfect’ MRI at Walter Reed hospital

President Donald Trump recently disclosed that he underwent an MRI scan during a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earlier this month. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to a week-long trip in Asia, Trump described the results as ‘perfect.’ The 79-year-old president, one of the oldest in U.S. history, did not specify the reason for the scan but emphasized the positive outcome. His physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, stated that the MRI was part of a ‘scheduled follow-up evaluation’ within Trump’s ongoing health maintenance plan, which included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative assessments. Dr. Barbabella affirmed that Trump ‘continues to demonstrate excellent overall health.’ Earlier this year, Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign condition common in older individuals, which causes blood to pool in the lower limbs due to impaired vein function. The White House clarified that recent bruising on Trump’s hands, visible in photographs, was unrelated to this condition and resulted from frequent handshaking. MRI scans, which use strong magnetic fields to create detailed images of soft tissues, are a standard diagnostic tool, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health.