Trump says he has 'no idea' what doctors analysed in his MRI results

US President Donald Trump has said that he has “no idea” what doctors analysed from his MRI test results that he underwent last month, asserting that the test was part of a “standard” health checkup.

The president’s comments have raised concerns about his health. “I have no idea what they analysed. But whatever they analysed, they analysed it well, and they said that I had as good a result as they’ve ever seen,” Trump told reporters on Friday.

While Trump’s October visit to the Walter Reed Military Medical Center yielded seemingly “great” results, the White House declined earlier this week to provide specific details of medical images.

Medical experts note that MRIs are not typically part of a routine physical. Doctors usually prescribe them to get detailed images of the spine, heart and vascular system, brain, knees, or other parts of the body.

Trump’s health checkup

At 79, Trump has “exceptional health”, with his “cardiac age” found to be 14 years younger than his actual age, last month’s medical evaluation found.

After undergoing several assessments with a team of specialists, Trump received a clean bill of health. They confirmed that his cardiovascular health is unusually strong for someone of his age.

White House physician Sean Barbabella shared a summary of  President Trump ’s latest medical evaluation.

Barbabella noted that the visit was “part of his ongoing health maintenance plan” and included lab tests, advanced imaging, and preventive health assessments. Trump also received immunisations, including his annual flu shot and an updated COVID-19 booster, ahead of upcoming international travel.

The doctor said that these tests were performed “to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.” According to Barbabella, the president’s blood work was “exceptional,” showing stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.

“He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction. President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance,” Barbabella added.