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Vance Says He’s Ready to Lead, Praises Trump’s Health

His comments follow a White House disclosure that Trump’s leg swelling is chronic venous insufficiency, which the president’s doctor called benign.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrives at La Crosse Regional Airport before an event at Mid-City Steel on August 28, 2025 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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JD Vance in USA TODAY exclusive

Overview

  • In an Aug. 27 USA TODAY interview, Vice President JD Vance described President Donald Trump as in incredibly good health with exceptional energy.
  • Vance said he is prepared to assume the presidency if a terrible tragedy occurs, citing roughly 200 days of vice‑presidential experience as on‑the‑job training.
  • Recent photos showing bruising on Trump’s right hand renewed public questions, and the White House attributed the marks to frequent handshakes and aspirin, noting makeup was used to cover them.
  • The White House said in July that Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after images showed lower‑leg swelling, and physician Sean Barbabella characterized the condition as common and non‑serious.
  • Coverage situates Vance’s reassurance within a security backdrop that includes two 2024 assassination attempts on Trump, including a rally shooting that injured his ear.