UPDATE: Former President Donald Trump has just announced that he did not undergo an MRI during his October medical examination, contradicting previous statements. Instead, Trump clarified that he received a CT scan at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a detail he confirmed in a statement released today.
In a developing situation, Trump and his physician stated that the medical procedure was misreported as an MRI, which is generally a more comprehensive imaging method. The CT scan was performed “to definitively rule out any cardiovascular issues” and revealed no abnormalities, they insist.
This clarification comes after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on December 1 that Trump had indeed undergone a “preventive” MRI earlier this fall, asserting that he “remains in excellent overall health.” These conflicting reports raise questions about the transparency of Trump’s medical evaluations.
In a previous statement, Trump had expressed confusion over why he underwent any scans, indicating that he would ensure the White House released his “perfect” MRI results. “It was just an MRI. … It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it,” he remarked at the time.
Reflecting on the situation, Trump later expressed regret about disclosing details of his medical care at Walter Reed, stating, “In retrospect, it’s too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition.” He emphasized, “I would have been a lot better off if they didn’t, because the fact that I took it said, ‘Oh gee, is something wrong?’ Well, nothing’s wrong.”
As this story continues to evolve, many are watching closely for further updates from Trump and his medical team. The implications of these conflicting reports could have significant effects on public perception and Trump’s ongoing political narrative as he prepares for future endeavors.
Stay tuned for the latest developments on this urgent matter.
