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President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition affecting blood flow in the legs, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced Thursday.
“In recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs,” Leavitt said during a press briefing. “In keeping with routine medical care, and out of an abundance of caution, this concern was thoroughly evaluated by the White House medical unit.”
“Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease,” Leavitt added. Lab results, including a complete blood count, metabolic panel, and cardiac screenings, were all “within normal limits.”
She emphasized that Trump remains in “excellent health” and is not in pain.
She also addressed visible bruising on Trump’s hand, attributing it to “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking” combined with his aspirin regimen to support cardiovascular health.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, CVI occurs when leg veins struggle to return blood back to the heart, often leading to swelling.
