Trump says he underwent CT scan, not MRI, during October examination
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Key Points:
- President Trump clarified that during his October examination at Walter Reed, he underwent a CT scan rather than an MRI, and expressed regret over having the scan, suggesting it gave critics "ammunition."
- Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella confirmed the CT scan was performed to rule out cardiovascular issues and reported that the imaging showed no abnormalities, affirming Trump's continued optimal health.
- The White House maintained that Trump received advanced imaging and emphasized his transparency, contrasting it with criticisms of President Joe Biden's health disclosures.
- Trump revealed he prefers to continue his long-term daily aspirin regimen to keep his blood thin and expressed a dislike for traditional exercise, favoring golf instead.
- Earlier in the year, Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign vein
