Questions regarding the health of former US President Donald Trump have intensified following his recent revelation of undergoing an MRI scan during an October visit to Walter Reed National Military Medicine Centre. Speaking in a live BBC broadcast, Trump, 79, declared his MRI results to be "perfect." This admission has fueled demands for greater transparency from the White House concerning the Commander-in-Chief's medical status.

US journalist Ed Krassenstein, commenting on X (formerly Twitter), highlighted that MRIs are typically not part of standard physical examinations unless there is a specific concern requiring further investigation. Krassenstein shared a clip of Trump discussing the scan, stating, "MRIs are not routine. They are given when a problem is suspected or to rule out a condition. We need more transparency. Why was the MRI given?" This marks Trump's second significant medical visit to the facility within the year, following a full physical in April, prompting speculation that the frequency of examinations combined with advanced imaging may indicate more than routine testing.

Earlier in the week, Trump confirmed to reporters on Air Force One, "I got an MRI. It was perfect." When pressed for the reason behind the scan, he cryptically responded, "You can ask the doctors." Amidst these health inquiries, Trump also took the opportunity to critique House Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, labeling her as "low IQ" and recommending she undergo the "very hard" cognitive tests he claimed to have passed at Walter Reed. He described these tests as progressively challenging, starting with simple questions but becoming significantly more difficult.

Separately, the White House announced earlier in the year that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a medical condition affecting his veins. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that Trump noticed swelling in his legs, which led to a doctor's check-up and the subsequent diagnosis. Chronic venous insufficiency is described as a "benign and common" condition, particularly in older individuals, where leg veins fail to efficiently return blood to the heart, leading to blood pooling in the lower limbs.