President Trump received an MRI scan during a recent trip to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, he told reporters Monday.
Why it matters: Trump did not elaborate on why he underwent the testing, which was not specifically mentioned in the publicly released report about his medical exam earlier this month.
- It was Trump's second trip to Walter Reed since returning to the White House as the oldest president ever to be inaugurated. He has downplayed questions about his health.
- White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella said in a memo that Trump's exam had included "advanced imaging." It also stated he was in "exceptional health."
Driving the news: Trump described the MRI scan as "perfect" while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One.
- He deferred to his doctors when asked why he received the scan, noting there were medical professionals traveling through Asia with his team.
- "The doctor said some of the best reports for the age, some of the best reports they've ever seen," he said.
State of play: Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency in July after experiencing swelling in his lower legs.
- CVI occurs when veins in the legs are damaged, resulting in those veins being unable to manage blood flow as well as they should, according to Cleveland Clinic.
- The publicly released memo from Trump's most recent visit did not address the visible bruising on the president's hand that had sparked concerns about his health.
- Barbabella previously said in an April memo that the bruising was "consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin."
Flashback: Trump refused calls to release his medical records during the 2024 campaign.
Go deeper: What we know about Trump's medical history
