The White House has publicly disclosed the results of President Donald Trump’s recent preventative MRI scan, with his physician declaring the 79-year-old leader remains in “excellent overall health.” Captain Sean Barbabella, the president’s doctor and a US Navy emergency physician with combat experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, released a detailed medical memo on Monday confirming advanced imaging of both the president’s cardiovascular system and abdominal organs returned “perfectly normal” results.
The comprehensive examination, conducted during Trump’s October physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, was characterized as standard preventive care for men in his age demographic. According to the medical assessment, there is no evidence of arterial narrowing that would impair blood flow, nor any abnormalities detected in the president’s heart or major vessels. The abdominal imaging similarly revealed all evaluated organs “functioning within normal limits with no acute or chronic concerns.”
This transparency initiative comes amid increasing scrutiny from Democratic officials, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who have expressed concerns about the president’s age and physical capacity during his second term. The disclosure follows Trump’s Sunday comments aboard Air Force One, where he expressed willingness to release the results while humorously noting the scan didn’t examine his brain since he had “aced” a recent cognitive test.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt presented the findings during Monday’s press briefing, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to transparency. The release addresses ongoing public discussion about Trump’s health, which has included observations of swollen ankles, bruising on his right hand, and instances of the president dozing during meetings. Previous medical disclosures revealed a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a vein condition that can cause leg swelling.
The timing of the medical disclosure follows Trump’s recent harsh criticism of a New York Times reporter who co-authored an article examining his age and physical stamina, highlighting the politically charged nature of presidential health discussions.