The White House on Monday released additional details about President Donald Trump’s October medical evaluation, confirming that he underwent advanced imaging of his abdomen and cardiovascular system as part of a routine, preventative executive physical.
The disclosure came one day after Trump told reporters he was unsure exactly which areas were scanned during the procedure at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He stressed that the imaging was unrelated to any neurological issues, noting, “It wasn’t the brain—I took a cognitive test and I aced it.” Trump described the results as “perfect” and said he planned to make them public.
A formal memorandum from the president’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella (a U.S. Navy Captain), dated December 1, provided clarity. Barbabella explained that the imaging formed part of an age-appropriate comprehensive physical designed to promote long-term health for men in Trump’s age group (79 at the time).
“As part of President Donald J. 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,” the physician wrote. “The purpose of this imaging is preventative: to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function.”
According to the memo, the cardiovascular scans showed perfectly normal results. There was no evidence of arterial narrowing that could impair blood flow, no abnormalities in the heart or major vessels, normal-sized heart chambers, smooth and healthy vessel walls, and no signs of inflammation or clotting. Barbabella concluded that Trump’s cardiovascular system demonstrated excellent health.
The abdominal imaging was similarly reassuring, with all major organs appearing “very healthy and well-perfused.” Everything evaluated functioned within normal limits, showing no acute or chronic concerns. Overall, the physician stated that the results confirm Trump “remains in excellent overall health.”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read portions of Barbabella’s memorandum aloud during Monday’s press briefing. She emphasized that the October exam was described from the outset as routine, and the supplemental imaging simply expanded on the standard evaluation. The physical occurred in early October, about six months after Trump’s previous checkup in April.
Officials noted that the imaging was ordered proactively, not due to any symptoms. The White House indicated it would release fuller findings, aligning with the president’s commitment to transparency.
The update aims to address questions that arose after Trump’s candid Sunday comments. Prior summaries of his health have consistently described him as fit for duty, with strong performance across cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical metrics. The latest memorandum reinforces that message as Trump continues his second term.
