Trump says he received CT scan, not MRI, during October exam
President Donald Trump sought to set the record straight about the medical care he received in October and denied receiving an MRI while at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump stated he underwent a CT scan, not an MRI, at Walter Reed.
- His doctor confirmed a CT scan was performed to check for cardiovascular issues.
- White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt previously stated Trump had a "preventive" MRI.
- Trump expressed regret for sharing details about his medical care, citing misinterpretations.