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White House memo says Trump had ‘perfectly normal’ preventive MRI

On Dec 01, 2025, the White House released a memorandum from Sean Barbabella explaining President Donald Trump's October MRI as part of a comprehensive executive physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Because men in his age group benefit from thorough screening, Sean Barbabella said the imaging was preventative and standard to evaluate cardiovascular and abdominal health after President Donald Trump said he 'had no idea' what was scanned, prompting Gov. Tim Walz to demand release in October.
The doctor summarized that `Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health. His abdominal imaging is also perfectly normal. All major organs appear very healthy and well-perfused,` Barbabella wrote.
The White House released the memo but withheld the MRI images, despite the scan occurring during President Donald Trump's second yearly check-up in six months.
Given his age and prior diagnosis, President Donald Trump, age 79, faces scrutiny over chronic venous insufficiency and a 39% decrease in public appearances noted last week by The New York Times.

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White House issues update on Donald Trump's health as president undergoes MRI scan

The US president, 79, underwent an MRI scan in October, and according to his doctor, the results suggest his major organs are "very healthy".

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White House said Trump underwent MRI on heart and abdomen in October, with his physician saying all was 'normal'

White House physician Sean P. Barbabella characterized the scan as "standard for an executive physical at President Trump's age."

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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt shared a summary of President Trump’s MRI results from the President’s physician, Sean Barabella, during a press briefing on Monday, following the President’s promise on Sunday to release the results of his October MRI.

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