Trump, in interview, defends his energy and health, offers new details on his screening

MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press
Jan 1, 2026
Jan 1, 2026 Updated Feb 7, 2026
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended his energy and health in an interview with The Wall Street Journal and disclosed that he had a CT scan, not an MRI scan, during an October examination about which he and the White House delayed offering details.

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Trump says he'll drop push for National Guard in Chicago, LA and Portland, Oregon, for now

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