California Governor Gavin Newsom responded to the White House’s release of President Donald Trump’s MRI results by posting a satirical medical report of his own, continuing the online sparring between the two political figures.
Newsom’s office shared a mock summary of his “advanced imaging results,” written by the fictional “Dr. Dolittle.” The report described his cardiovascular scans as the “best” ever recorded, his arteries as “shimmering,” and poked fun at reports that Trump has shown signs of fatigue, noting that Newsom “completes full work days without falling asleep in meetings.” The letter, issued under the banner of the “California Department of Peak Excellence,” concluded that Newsom remains “the healthiest person alive and ever to live.”
The move comes after Trump’s physician, Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, released a memorandum outlining the President’s own medical results. According to the note, Trump’s cardiovascular system “shows excellent health,” confirming that the 79-year-old remains in “excellent overall health.” Trump underwent his annual physical in April and revealed in October that he had an MRI at Walter Reed Hospital during a routine check-up. He described the scans as producing the “best result he [had] ever seen” but said he was unsure of what exactly was analyzed.
Dr. Barbabella said the advanced imaging was part of standard evaluations for men in Trump’s age group, checking cardiovascular and abdominal health. Earlier in 2025, it was reported that Trump has “chronic venous insufficiency,” a common condition that specialists say is not dangerous.
Trump’s health has long been a topic of public discussion, especially during his early campaign against former President Joe Biden. Concerns over age and fitness intensified after Biden dropped out of the 2024 race, citing party concerns about his own health. Trump has repeatedly faced calls to release his medical records in full, though he has mostly provided brief updates, including a 2023 social media post from Dr. Bruce Aronwald stating he was in “excellent health.”
Newsom’s satirical response follows a pattern of online engagement that mirrors Trump’s social media tactics. Earlier this year, the governor launched his own line of “real patriot” merchandise as a playful counter to Trump’s MAGA brand. Speaking to reporters in August, Newsom said his social media activity is intended as a “wake-up call to the President,” adding that the attention his posts receive highlights the lack of scrutiny over Trump’s own messaging.
The exchange underscores the ongoing online rivalry between the two politicians, with Newsom adopting a similar style of bold, attention-grabbing messaging while maintaining a political jab at Trump’s health disclosures and public persona.