President Donald Trump said his recent medical exam at Walter Reed Medical Center included an MRI scan and “it was perfect.”
Trump didn’t say why he underwent an MRI, referring questions to his doctors.
A report released by the White House described Trump’s Oct. 10 doctor’s visit as a “follow-up examination” from an earlier one in April, and said he received “advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative health assessments.” It did not disclose the results of the imaging.
A magnetic resonance imaging scan uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of the body. It can be used to monitor a range of conditions.
Trump, 79, was the oldest person to be inaugurated as U.S. president when he retook the White House in January, and he is the second oldest person to serve as U.S. president.
Trump received MRI at Walter Reed. What health conditions has he been diagnosed with?
“President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health,” the report states.
The president also was given a flu and COVID-19 booster vaccine during his trip to Walter Reed.
“The doctor said some of the best reports for the age, some of the best reports they’ve ever seen,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling overseas Oct. 27.
President Donald Trump waves upon his arrival at Haneda airport in Tokyo, Japan, in this photo released by Kyodo October 27, 2025.
In July, the White House disclosed that Trump was experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand, after photographs showed the president with swollen ankles and makeup covering the afflicted part of his hand.
Trump’s physician, Sean Barbabella, said in a letter released by the White House at the time that tests confirmed the leg issue was due to “chronic venous insufficiency,” a benign and common condition, especially in people over 70 years old.
Contributing: Reuters
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