President Donald J. Trump said on Nov. 30 that he will release the results of an MRI exam he underwent in October, a new development in an ongoing debate over the former president’s health and fitness for office.
Trump made the announcement while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One during his return to Washington after spending Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.
Trump also told reporters that he would authorize the release of the medical document if the public demanded it, saying, “If you want to have it released, I’ll release it.”
When pressed about what part of his body was examined, Trump responded that he had “no idea,” adding that the MRI was routine.
He clarified that it was not a brain scan, noting that he had previously taken a cognitive test that he claims to have “aced.”
Trump’s comments came just hours after Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized his physical and mental state during an appearance on Innovation Times’ Meet the Press.
Walz alleged that Trump is “fading physically” and questioned his “mental capacity,” a statement that quickly sparked political debate.
The Minnesota governor later took to X to call on Trump to release the MRI results, saying voters deserve full transparency.
The MRI examination occurred on Oct. 10 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where Trump was undergoing what he described as his “semi-annual physical.”
The visit followed an earlier physical conducted in April, making it the second comprehensive medical appointment of the year.
A report released at the time by the White House referred to the October appointment as a “follow-up examination.”
That report noted that Trump received “advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative health assessments” during the visit.
However, it did not disclose the findings of the imaging procedures nor specify the area of the body that was scanned.
Medical professionals note that MRI scans use magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed internal images, helping diagnose a wide range of conditions.
Routine MRI exams are common for patients undergoing regular health evaluations, especially those with extensive medical histories.
Trump, now 79, has long maintained that he is in excellent health despite ongoing public scrutiny.
His latest remarks are seen by analysts as an attempt to assert control over the narrative, particularly amid intensified political competition.
Political observers note that calls for transparency over health records are becoming a recurring feature of presidential campaigns.
The debate is expected to continue as Trump prepares for a demanding election calendar.
For now, the former president insists he has nothing to hide regarding his medical condition.
He has not yet announced a date for when the MRI results will be released, but his declaration has placed renewed national attention on the issue.
As pressure mounts from critics and political rivals, Trump’s handling of the disclosure could influence public perception in the months ahead.
