President Donald Trump has admitted to reporters that he underwent an MRI scan during his visit to the Walter Reed military medical centre this month. Speaking on Air Force One, the 79-year-old said the scan was “perfect” and that doctors gave him “some of the best reports they’ve ever seen”.
Trump initially declined to explain the reason for his visit, telling reporters to “ask the doctors”. He later confirmed the MRI, boasting: “I gave you the full results … the whole thing, and it was perfect.” The purpose of the scan remains unclear.
The admission has sparked online speculation. Left-wing influencer Harry Sisson described the comments as “very weird”, noting that MRI scans are not part of a routine physical. Trump’s second presidency has been marked by unusual remarks about his health and the afterlife, including saying he is “not maybe heaven-bound”.
The president has frequently been seen with heavy bruising on his hand, which his physician, Dr Sam Barbabella, attributed to handshakes and aspirin use. Trump has also been publicly diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a non-life-threatening condition causing swollen ankles.
