White House Confirms Trump Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Assures Good Health

The White House disclosed that President Donald Trump has chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition in older adults where leg veins struggle to pump blood back to the heart, causing swelling. This announcement followed public speculation triggered by images of Trump's swollen legs and bruised hand, with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirming the diagnosis during a press briefing. Trump underwent a comprehensive physical examination earlier in the year, revealing good overall health, including normal blood pressure and a perfect cognitive test score, while managing cholesterol and skin conditions with medication. Florida Republican Rep. Randy Fine praised the White House's transparency regarding Trump's health, contrasting it with criticism of President Biden's handling of his own health disclosures. Experts noted that CVI is progressive but manageable, and the White House ruled out more serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis. The focus on presidential health intensified following concerns over President Biden's cognitive performance during debates, further spotlighting the importance of transparency.