Trump Corrects Medical Procedure Misreporting: CT Scan, Not MRI

President Donald Trump confirmed during an interview with The Wall Street Journal that he did not undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Instead, the president received a computed tomography (CT) scan as part of a routine diagnostic evaluation.

The president stated: “It wasn’t an MRI. It was less than that. It was a scan.”

U.S. Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, Trump’s physician during this procedure, provided additional context in a written statement to The Wall Street Journal. Barbabella explained that the medical team initially discussed performing either an MRI or CT scan but ultimately selected the CT scan “to definitively rule out any cardiovascular issues,” which showed no abnormalities.

The CT scan was conducted as part of President Trump’s comprehensive executive physical, designed for individuals in his age group to evaluate cardiovascular and abdominal health. Barbabella emphasized that the purpose of this imaging is preventative: “To identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality.”

Barbella has consistently maintained that President Trump remains in excellent physical and mental health.