Overview

• Vice President JD Vance told USA TODAY he is prepared to assume the presidency if necessary, calling his roughly 200 days in office strong on-the-job training.
• Vance emphasized that President Trump has “incredible energy” and long work hours, expressing confidence he will serve out his term.
• The White House in July disclosed a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency for Trump’s leg swelling, which the physician described as a benign, common condition for his age.
• Officials attributed visible hand bruising to minor soft‑tissue irritation from frequent handshakes and aspirin use, with tests ruling out blood clots and arterial disease.
• Fresh photos of hand discoloration this week renewed public questions, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt reiterated the benign assessments as coverage of Vance’s interview spread.