Overview

• The physician’s letter, read by Karoline Leavitt, reported that ultrasound and Doppler exams found no signs of deep vein thrombosis or serious heart or kidney problems.
• The White House confirmed that Trump has a benign chronic venous insufficiency causing his swollen ankles.
• Leavitt said the president’s hand bruises are consistent with frequent handshakes and regular aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention.
• Some unnamed medical experts have challenged the handshake explanation and social media users continue to speculate about conditions such as heart failure.
• At 79, Trump has declared himself the “healthiest president ever,” and the administration has tightly controlled health disclosures to shape public perception.