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Doctors Challenge White House on Trump's MRI Claims

12/3/2025

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Dr. Jeffrey A. Linder criticized the White House claim that U.S. President Donald Trump underwent a 'preventative' MRI, saying such testing is not standard for an asymptomatic individual.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the procedure as part of a comprehensive executive physical for Trump.
Dr. Jonathan Reiner dismissed the explanation as 'laughable' and questioned whether advanced imaging is typical for Trump's age.

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Dr. Jeffrey A. Linder criticized the White House claim that U.S. President Donald Trump underwent a 'preventative' MRI, saying such testing is not standard for an asymptomatic individual.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the procedure as part of a comprehensive executive physical for Trump.
Dr. Jonathan Reiner dismissed the explanation as 'laughable' and questioned whether advanced imaging is typical for Trump's age.