After weeks of speculation, the White House has released the findings from President Donald Trump’s October MRI scan. Questions about his health had grown recently, especially after observers noticed discoloration on his hand and swelling around his ankles. Earlier this year, officials explained that he has chronic venous insufficiency—a common, generally harmless condition affecting vein function.
Despite public assumptions that the MRI would focus on brain health, the White House clarified that the scan targeted his heart and abdominal area. According to Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, the president’s physician, the imaging was part of a standard, age-appropriate executive physical meant to spot potential issues early.

In a briefing, press secretary Karoline Leavitt shared that Trump’s cardiovascular results were “perfectly normal.” The report stated there was no sign of narrowed arteries, clotting, inflammation, or other problems that might affect blood flow. Heart chambers appeared normal, and major vessels looked healthy and unobstructed.
The abdominal MRI offered similarly reassuring news. All major organs were described as healthy, functioning normally, and showing no indication of acute or long-term concerns.
The report concluded that this level of detailed imaging is routine for someone of the president’s age and confirmed that he remains in excellent overall health.

Public concern had intensified after Trump appeared to nod off during an Oval Office event, though the White House dismissed the incident. When pressed by reporters about the MRI results, Trump insisted everything was “perfect” and noted he would release the findings—which he now has.