“As part of President Donald Jr. Trump’s comprehensive executive physical, advanced imaging was performed because men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health,” Barbabella wrote in the letter. “The purpose of this imaging is preventative: to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function.”
Barbabella’s assessment reported encouraging findings across the board. He said the president’s cardiovascular scans were “perfectly normal,” and that the abdominal imaging showed no abnormalities. The White House framed the results as evidence that the president remains in strong physical condition as he continues his second term.
President Donald Trump sitting on a table at Mar-a-Lago wearing a red MAGA hat, Photo Credit: Socialist Planning Beyond Capitalism/X
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt read portions of Barbabella’s letter aloud during Monday’s briefing, reinforcing the message that nothing about the imaging was cause for alarm. Leavitt noted that the White House had already described the president’s October exam as routine, and the supplemental MRI simply expanded on that evaluation.
The president’s physical took place in early October—roughly six months after his previous checkup in April. At the time, officials released a high-level summary of his health, but the MRI component was not mentioned in the initial report. Monday’s disclosure appears intended to fill in those gaps after the president’s candid comments raised new questions.
A letter from President Trump’s Physician detailing the MRI test results, Photo Credit: Weijia Jiang/X
According to the White House, the imaging was ordered proactively rather than in response to any symptoms or concerns. Officials say the administration intends to release the full findings, consistent with the president’s promise to make the results public.
The newly disclosed letter marks the most detailed explanation of the October MRI to date, as the administration works to assure Americans that the president’s health remains robust.
