US President Donald Trump said he underwent an MRI during his most recent visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, but he declined to provide details about the reason for the scan.
The comments marked the first time Trump, 79, has offered an explanation for his second medical exam this year.
The October 10 visit, described by the White House as a routine yearly check-up, prompted questions about the president’s health as it came just six months after he had an extensive physical examination.
“I did. I got an MRI. It was perfect,” Trump told reporters while flying to Tokyo.
US President Donald Trump as he departed the White House for a trip to Asia.Credit: AP
But Trump would not say why he received the scan, telling reporters travelling with him to “ask the doctors”.
The White House did not immediately respond to questions.
“Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance,” Trump’s physician Sean Barbabella said in a memo released after the visit.
The doctor noted in the memo that the evaluation helped prepare for Trump’s upcoming overseas trips and included advanced imaging, lab testing and preventive health assessments.
Reuters
