President Trump Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency After Swollen Ankles Go Viral
President Donald Trump has officially been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency — a condition doctors call “benign and common” — after many noticed his ankles looking puffy at the World Cup final in New Jersey.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the news Thursday, saying Trump underwent a full health evaluation after experiencing swelling in his legs.
According to top physicians at Johns Hopkins and the Cleveland Clinic, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a vascular condition where leg veins can’t pump blood efficiently back to the heart. It’s most common in folks over 70, especially those who spend a lot of time on their feet.
Reading directly from the president’s physician’s note, Leavitt told reporters during a White House press briefing:
“The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed, and reformed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”
She made it clear: there were no signs of blood clots, no arterial disease, and nothing alarming beyond the CVI diagnosis.
Medical Experts Confirm Trump’s Condition Isn’t Life-Threatening
Let’s keep it real — after seeing Trump’s ankles trending online, folks were speculating everything from blood clots to heart failure. But according to the team of doctors involved in his evaluation, that’s not the case.
Trump, now 79, underwent multiple diagnostic tests: a complete blood count, a full metabolic panel, and a coagulation profile. Everything came back normal.
Leavitt added that:
“All results were within normal limits.”
She also confirmed that an echocardiogram was performed, which showed:
“Normal cardiac structure and function.”
In plain talk: his heart is doing just fine.
So while the visuals of Trump’s legs had the internet going crazy, doctors say this is more of an age-related vein issue than a red flag for something serious.
Minor Bruising Also Addressed Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Hands
As social media zoomed in on Trump’s legs, others pointed out some odd bruising on his hands. That, too, was addressed by Leavitt.
She explained the marks were:
“Consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
Aspirin use, especially in older adults, can sometimes make bruises look more intense. Nothing new here, just typical effects of an anti-clotting medication.