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Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency After Leg Swelling

Ultrasounds performed by the White House Medical Unit confirmed chronic venous insufficiency, ruling out deep vein thrombosis.

The left foot and swollen of President Donald Trump are pictured as he sits with Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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U.S President Donald Trump looks on on the day he signs the HALT Fentanyl Act, in the East Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 16, 2025. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo

Overview

  • President Trump noted mild lower-leg swelling in recent weeks, prompting an evaluation by the White House Medical Unit.
  • Diagnostic vascular studies and bilateral lower-extremity Doppler ultrasounds confirmed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition in adults over 70.
  • Examinations found no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease, and an echocardiogram showed normal cardiac structure and function with no signs of heart failure.
  • Recent bruising on the back of Trump’s hand was attributed to minor soft-tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and preventive aspirin therapy.
  • White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt released the medical findings to underscore transparency and affirm the president’s continued excellent health.