PresidentDonald Trumpsaid on Nov. 30 that he would release the results of his MRI exam that he received in October.
While speaking with reporters on board Air Force One, Trump said theresults of his MRI testwere "perfect." The president was traveling back to Washington, DC, from Florida after spending Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago.
"If you want to have it released, I'll release it," Trump told reporters, adding that he had "no idea" what part of his body was examined.
"It was just an MRI," he said. "What part of the body? It wasn't the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it."
The president's comments come after Minnesota Gov.Tim WalztoldNBC's "Meet the Press"on Nov. 30 that Trump is "fading physically" and scrutinized his "mental capacity." Walz alsowent on Xto call on Trump to release his MRI results.
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An MRI scan uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the inside of the body. It can be used to monitor a range of conditions.
Trump, 79, had previouslydisclosed he underwent an MRI examatWalter Reed National Military Medical Centeron Oct. 10, but neither he nor the White House have said which part of his body was scanned.
MRI scan occurred during Trump's second physical examination of the year
Trump went toWalter Reed National Military Medical Centeron Oct. 10 for what he called his"semi-annual physical."He had had his first physical of the year in April.
A report released by the White House described Trump's visit as a "follow-up examination" and included "advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative health assessments." The report did not disclose the results of the imaging.
"President Trumpcontinues to demonstrate excellent overall health," the report states. The report added that the president also received a flu and aCOVID-19 booster vaccineat the medical center.
When asked about the MRI test on Oct. 27, Trump told reporters the "doctor said some of the best reports for the age, some of the best reports they've ever seen."
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What health condition has Trump already been diagnosed with?
Earlier this year, the White House announced that Trump was experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand afterphotographs showedthe president with swollen ankles and makeup covering the hand bruising.
At the time, Trump's physician Sean Barbabella said in a letter released by the White House that tests confirmed the leg swelling was the result of"chronic venous insufficiency,"a benign and common condition, especially in people over 70.
Trump was the oldest person to be inaugurated as president when he retook the White House in January. He is the second-oldest person to serve as president.
Contributing: Zac Anderson and Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY; Reuters
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