Trump Surprises Reporters With Explanation For ‘Secret’ Hospital Visit

President Donald Trump finally revealed that he had an MRI scan done during a recent hush-hush visit to the hospital, giving an explanation for why he had a second medical exam in a year. The president, who turns 80 next June, has been accused by left-wing critics of not being open and transparent about his health.

The visit he made to Walter Reed Medical Center in the early part of October only fueled further speculation about his physical health and fitness for duty.

“I did. I got an MRI. It was perfect,” Trump said to reporters on board Air Force One on Monday. “I gave you the full results. We had an MRI, and the machine, you know, the whole thing, and it was perfect.”

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans are used by medical professionals to diagnose a wide range of different conditions, including tumors, strokes, and multiple sclerosis, along with less serious conditions such as inflammation and even muscle tears.

Before his comments on Air Force One, the administration had not provided any details or offered any reasons for the October 10 check-up. The visit was noted as unusual, since presidents typically undergo only a yearly comprehensive exam.

President Trump, who is now the oldest person to ever be inaugurated as commander-in-chief, would not say why he received the screening, instead referring the press to his doctors.

“Nobody has ever given you reports like I gave you. And if I didn’t think it was going to be good, either … I wouldn’t run, I’d do something,” Trump said.

He then added, “But the doctor said some of the best reports for the age, some of the best reports they’ve ever seen.”

Liberal analysts have been harping on bruises on his right hand, sometimes concealed with makeup. When asked about the bruising, White House officials said it was due to aspirin he takes as part of a “standard” cardiovascular health program.

During the summer, officials announced that President Trump underwent an examination for swelling in his legs, receiving a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a common vein condition. Some of the symptoms of CVI include cramping and skin changes. It affects valves in certain veins, causing blood to collect.

The good news is that it can be easily treated with medication or procedures if the patient chooses that route.

“The administration said at the time of his second check-up that his lab results, including heart screening, were within normal limits, and there were no signs of arterial disease or deep vein thrombosis,” The Daily Mail reported.

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