President Donald Trump revealed that he underwent an MRI during his most recent medical checkup at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earlier this month, describing the results as “perfect” amid renewed speculation about his health. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Tokyo, Trump confirmed the scan took place during what he called his “semi-annual physical,” joking about its thoroughness and declining to explain why it was ordered. “I did, I got an MRI — it was perfect,” he said. “We had an MRI, and the machine, you know, the whole thing, and it was perfect.” When asked why he had the imaging done, he responded, “You could ask the doctors.”

The MRI, conducted on October 10, was part of a broader evaluation described by Trump as routine. The White House said it continued a series of checkups that began earlier in the year, including a full physical in April. Trump told reporters his medical team had given him “some of the best reports for the age” and insisted the results were entirely normal. He added, “If I didn’t think it was going to be good, I wouldn’t run,” referring to his 2026 re-election campaign.

Earlier this year, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed concerns about Trump’s swollen ankles and bruised hands, noting he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in older adults. She emphasized his cardiac function remained strong, citing an echocardiogram that showed a normal structure and function. White House physician Dr. Sean Conley confirmed that Trump’s overall health remains “excellent” and that he continues to meet or exceed clinical standards for his age. Trump, who has emphasized vigor as part of his public image, dismissed further questions on Air Force One: “You people worry too much. If I didn’t feel great, you’d be the first to know — believe me.” He is scheduled for bilateral meetings in Tokyo this week before traveling to Seoul and returning to Washington.