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White House Reaffirms Trump’s Health After October MRI Review

Reporters are pressing for specifics on the purpose and scope of the scan ordered during what officials describe as a routine exam.

Overview

  • Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Wednesday that President Trump remains in exceptional physical health following questions about his October MRI.
  • Leavitt cited an October 10 memo stating Trump underwent advanced imaging at Walter Reed as part of his routine physical examination.
  • The White House said attending radiologists and consultants reviewed the results and agreed with the assessment of exceptional health.
  • President’s physician Capt. Sean P. Barbabella wrote that the visit was part of ongoing health maintenance and reported strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and physical performance.
  • Reporters continue to seek details on what the MRI targeted even as Trump told reporters in October that the scan was “perfect” and that full results were provided.