The president didn’t say why the test was performed. Trump, 79, is one of the oldest-serving presidents in history.
President Donald Trump’s MRI test has captured the attention of multiple news organizations since he spoke about it aboard Air Force 1 on Oct. 27 on his way to Japan.
A reporter asked the president about advanced medical imaging noted in his medical report after a routine Oct. 10 exam at Walter Reed Medical Center, where presidents have historically been treated while in office.
“I did,” Trump confirmed. “I got an MRI. It was perfect. I gave you the full results. We had an MRI, in the machine … the whole thing.”
He plans to spend a week in Asia to discuss peace accords, trade issues, and mineral deals with other world leaders.
Trump didn’t elaborate on what doctors were looking for by administering the MRI test, but encouraged reporters to ask the doctors traveling with the administration about the exam.
In notes released the same day, White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella stated Trump “remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.”
Trump told reporters he would have reported any negative findings, but there weren’t any.
“If I didn’t think it was going to be good, I would let you know negatively. I wouldn’t run, I’d do something,” Trump said.
The doctor told him he had some of the best reports for his age, and some of the best reports they’ve ever seen, the president said.
Trump held an impromptu question-and-answer session with the press that lasted over 30 minutes aboard Air Force 1, taking multiple questions. Members of his Cabinet also spoke to reporters.
Trump brought up the medical exams during the session, saying he decided to take cognitive tests during his visit this month.
In July, the White House issued a statement saying Trump had been diagnosed with a condition called chronic venous insufficiency, a fairly common condition among older adults. Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when an individual’s leg veins become damaged, restricting circulation.
Trump, 79, is one of the oldest-serving presidents in history, eclipsed only by former President Joe Biden, who left office at 82.
Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, stated Biden was fit for duty.
