Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
Updated on: January 1, 2026 / 8:46 PM EST / CBS News
TL;DR
- President Trump revealed he had a CT scan, not an MRI, at Walter Reed Medical Center.
- He expressed regret over having the scan, stating it provided "ammunition" and that he would have been "better off" without it.
- The White House and Trump's doctor confirmed a CT scan was performed as part of a routine physical evaluation.
- Trump discussed his continued use of daily aspirin for over two decades, describing himself as "superstitious" about blood thinning.
- He dislikes traditional exercise, finding it "boring."
- Previously, Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, with his doctor ruling out more serious conditions like deep vein thrombosis.