During a press briefing aboard Air Force One on 30 November 2025, President Donald Trump responded sharply to questions from journalists about an MRI scan he underwent in October. When asked which part of his body had been scanned, he replied, 'I have no idea. It was just an MRI.' He added that it was 'not the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it. I got a perfect mark, which you would be incapable of doing.' The exchange was widely reported and circulated online, drawing attention to the tone of his remarks.
Trump then addressed another reporter, warning that she and the media more broadly might release the MRI results if they wished. He also criticised the reporter's news outlet. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions between the White House and journalists and prompted renewed discussion about the nature of presidential communication and media relations.
