Overview

• The White House Medical Unit announced on July 17 that vascular studies and ultrasounds identified chronic venous insufficiency in President Trump, which is classified as a benign vein valve disorder.
• Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella affirmed the president exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump continues working around the clock without discomfort.
• Specialists cite data from the Cleveland Clinic showing that roughly one in 20 U.S. adults develop chronic venous insufficiency, with higher rates in individuals over 70 years old.
• Standard treatment recommendations include calf-strengthening exercise, leg elevation, medical-grade compression stockings and minimally invasive procedures such as endovenous ablation or sclerotherapy.
• Clinicians warn that untreated chronic venous insufficiency can progress to skin ulcers and discoloration but confirm Trump’s evaluation showed no deep vein thrombosis or cardiac abnormalities.