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White House Confirms Trump’s Chronic Venous Insufficiency Is Benign

Medical tests found no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease, with experts noting the condition is common in older adults

President Donald Trump speaks at an event for the signing of the GENIUS Act, a bill that regulates stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, in the East Room of the White House, Friday, July 18, 2025, in Washington.
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Overview

  • President Trump reported mild leg swelling that prompted a comprehensive evaluation by the White House Medical Unit
  • Imaging and lab tests showed no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease, confirming normal cardiac function
  • Captain Sean Barbabella described chronic venous insufficiency as a benign and common condition in adults over 70
  • Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said bruising on Trump’s hand resulted from frequent handshaking and daily aspirin use
  • Sen. Tommy Tuberville attributed the vein condition to stress from “fighting the radicals,” illustrating emerging partisan commentary