Overview

• Photos of mild leg swelling prompted a comprehensive evaluation by the White House Medical Unit.
• Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds identified chronic venous insufficiency with no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.
• An echocardiogram showed normal cardiac structure and function and all laboratory tests, including complete blood count and metabolic panels, returned within normal limits.
• Bruising on Trump’s right hand was attributed to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking combined with routine aspirin therapy.
• Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt released a physician’s note stressing the benign nature of the condition and affirming that the president remains in excellent health.