December 4, 2025
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TOKYO, Oct 27 — US President Donald Trump revealed today that he recently underwent an MRI scan but did not specify the reason for the examination.
“It was perfect,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One while en route to Tokyo.
An MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging scan, uses magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of the body’s internal structures and is used to diagnose or monitor various medical conditions.
At 79, Trump is the oldest person ever inaugurated as US president when he returned to the White House in January, making him the second-oldest person to serve in the role.
Earlier this month, the president’s physician stated that Trump was in “exceptional health” following a recent medical assessment.
In July, the White House disclosed that Trump had experienced swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand after photos showed visible swelling around his ankles and makeup covering marks on his hand.
At the time, Trump’s doctor, Sean Barbabella, explained in a letter that tests confirmed the swelling was caused by “chronic venous insufficiency,” a common and non-serious condition in individuals over 70. The bruising on his hand, he added, was likely due to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshakes and regular aspirin use as part of Trump’s “standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
Since then, the White House has downplayed any concerns regarding the president’s health but has not provided details on his ongoing treatment. — Reuters
