Trump gets asked what part of his body was scanned in MRI – his response has gone viral

Over the weekend, former President Donald Trump faced questions from reporters about an MRI scan he underwent in October, sparking confusion online.

Trump was asked about the test as he returned to Washington from Florida on Air Force One. The White House has not explained why the MRI was performed, only noting that it involved “advanced imaging.”

Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz had called for the results to be released, prompting a reporter to ask Trump about them. Trump responded by dismissing Walz as “incompetent” and said he was fine with releasing the results, comparing it to his impeachment experience.

When asked what part of his body the MRI examined, Trump appeared uncertain. He said, “I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it,” before boasting about his test results and ending the press interaction.

The exchange quickly went viral, with social media users perplexed that Trump did not know which area the MRI targeted.

Medical experts and commenters noted that MRIs are typically ordered for specific reasons and target particular body areas. Many expressed disbelief that a patient could be unaware of what the scan was for.

Some Twitter users defended the reporter, while others questioned how someone could undergo an MRI without knowing its purpose. The White House has been contacted for comment on the exchange.