Trump Says His MRI Test Performed at Walter Reed Was ‘Perfect’

The president didn’t say why the test was performed. Trump, 79, is one of the oldest-serving presidents in history.
Trump Says His MRI Test Performed at Walter Reed Was ‘Perfect’
President Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on Oct. 27, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
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President Donald Trump’s MRI test has captured the attention of multiple news organizations since he spoke about it aboard Air Force 1 on Oct. 27 on his way to Japan.

A reporter asked the president about advanced medical imaging noted in his medical report after a routine Oct. 10 exam at Walter Reed Medical Center, where presidents have historically been treated while in office.

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