At a Glance
- President Trump, 79, had a secondary physical at Walter Reed with cardiovascular and abdominal imaging.
- He said the scans were “perfectly normal” and revealed no abnormalities.
- Doctors noted his cardiovascular health is 14 years younger than his age.
- Why it matters: The findings and Trump’s comments fuel public debate over the former president’s health and transparency.
After revealing imaging in the fall, Trump clarified his health status, citing a CT scan and physician statements that found no issues.
Trump’s Physical and Imaging Results
President Trump explained that the scans were not an MRI but a CT scan and that the results were “perfectly normal.”
President Trump stated:
> “I would have been a lot better off if they didn’t, because the fact that I took it said, ‘Oh gee, is something wrong?'”
> “Well, nothing’s wrong.”
> “It was less than that, it was a scan.”
> “The imaging was not an MRI.”
> “I called the MRI perfect.”
- Cardiovascular and abdominal imaging: perfectly normal
- CT scan: no abnormalities
- Cardiovascular health: 14 years younger than age
| Imaging Type | Result | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular & abdominal | Perfectly normal | Cardiovascular health 14 years younger |
| CT scan | No abnormalities |
Physician and Press Statements
Sean Barbabella’s memo stated that the scans were done because men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health and that the assessment is standard for an executive physical at his age.
Sean Barbabella noted:
> “The scans had been done because men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health.”
> “Cardiovascular and abdominal imaging were ‘perfectly normal’ and the president was in ‘excellent overall health.'”
> “Advanced imaging was perfectly normal and revealed absolutely no abnormalities.”
> “Test work showed ‘excellent metabolic health’ and revealed his cardiovascular health puts him 14 years younger than his age.”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said:
> “Trump has nothing to hide and is the most transparent and open president in history, unlike Biden who hid from the press and lied about his clear physical and mental decline.”
> “The President’s physicians and the White House have always maintained the President received advanced imaging.”
- Doctors recommended a smaller dose of aspirin due to bruising
- Chronic venous insufficiency noted
Key Takeaways
- Trump’s imaging results were normal with no abnormalities.
- Physicians described his cardiovascular health as 14 years younger.
- The White House maintains Trump is transparent about his health.
Trump’s health comments continue to be a focal point for public scrutiny and political debate.
