Donald Trump has offered a new — and somewhat unusual — update about his health while speaking about a recent MRI scan. His condition has drawn attention throughout the year, especially after a noticeable bruise appeared on his hand, which his team reportedly tried to conceal with makeup. He was later diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition caused by damaged leg veins that struggle to circulate blood properly.
Last month, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump would undergo his routine medical evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Trump later revealed that the visit included an MRI.
A few weeks ago, during a conversation with reporters on Air Force One, the 79-year-old said, “I gave you every detail. We did an MRI — the whole thing — and it was perfect.”
He declined to explain why the scan was needed but insisted, “No president has ever shared reports like I have. And if anything looked bad, I’d tell you. I wouldn’t be running — I’d say so.”
Trump maintained that he felt healthy, adding, “The doctor said these were some of the best results they’ve seen for someone my age.”
Speaking again aboard Air Force One on Friday (November 14), he went into more detail about the findings.
“I had an MRI,” he said, calling the exam routine. “The doctor said it was the best result he’s ever seen… absolutely outstanding.”
When asked whether the scan included his brain, Trump responded, “I have no idea what part they looked at, but whatever they checked, they checked it thoroughly — and the results were as good as they’ve ever seen.”
Public speculation around Trump’s health had surged earlier in the year after strange online rumors falsely claimed he had died. The speculation intensified when Vice President JD Vance commented that he would be ready to assume the presidency “in the event of a terrible tragedy.”
Vance later clarified to USA Today, “I’ve had a lot of on-the-job training over the last 200 days, but the president is in excellent health. His energy is unbelievable.”
Trump dismissed the rumors himself, writing on Truth Social: “NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE.”
