Trump Dismisses Health Rumors, Physician Confirms Benign Condition

President Donald Trump, the oldest U.S. president at age 79, has dismissed social media rumors about his ill health as 'fake,' emphasizing he was active over the Labor Day weekend giving media interviews and visiting his Virginia golf club. Photos showing bruising on his right hand and swollen ankles sparked speculation, but the White House clarified that the bruising was due to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin use, while the leg swelling resulted from chronic venous insufficiency, a common and benign condition in older adults. Trump's physician confirmed these findings, and the White House has downplayed concerns, noting Trump is managing the leg issue without detailing treatment. Despite a quieter public schedule late last week, Trump maintained he was engaged, including playing golf over the holiday weekend, and his last extensive public appearance was a three-hour cabinet meeting in late August. Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence in Trump's health and readiness to serve as commander in chief. An April physical exam at Walter Reed Medical Center found no major health problems, supporting official reassurances of the president's overall condition.