WASHINGTON– U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common and generally benign condition, after experiencing noticeable swelling in his lower legs, the White House announced Thursday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the diagnosis followed ultrasound exams on Trump’s legs. The condition, which is frequently seen in people over the age of 70, occurs when veins in the legs struggle to return blood to the heart, often due to weakened or damaged valves.
Leavitt emphasized that President Trump, 79, is not experiencing any discomfort and that further medical evaluations found “no signs of heart failure, kidney issues, or systemic illness.”
She also addressed recent public concern sparked by photos showing swelling around Trump’s ankles at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
In addition to the leg swelling, Leavitt noted that Trump has some bruising on the back of his hand. She attributed this to minor soft tissue irritation caused by frequent handshaking and the use of low-dose aspirin, which he takes as part of a routine cardiovascular prevention regimen.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a relatively common condition among older adults. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus, it results from weakening or damage to the valves in leg veins, allowing blood to pool in the lower extremities rather than circulate efficiently back to the heart. (Source: IANS)
