White House Releases Memo on Trump's Normal MRI Results
The White House released a physician's memo on Monday detailing the results of President Donald Trump's October MRI scans of his heart and abdomen, confirming normal findings and describing his cardiovascular and abdominal health as excellent. The disclosure came amid ongoing public scrutiny over the 79-year-old president's physical fitness during his second term.
The scans, conducted as part of a comprehensive executive physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, showed no evidence of arterial narrowing, heart abnormalities, or issues in major vessels, according to U.S. Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, Trump's physician. "The heart chambers are normal in size, the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or clotting," Barbabella wrote in the memo. He added that abdominal imaging revealed all major organs as healthy and well-perfused, with everything functioning within normal limits and no acute or chronic concerns. Barbabella described the tests as preventative measures standard for men of Trump's age to identify potential issues early and maintain long-term vitality.
The release followed Trump's agreement on Sunday aboard Air...