US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common age-related vein condition, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Thursday, following public speculation over visible swelling in his legs and bruising on his hand.
“In the interest of transparency, the President wanted to share a note from his physician,” Leavitt said during her weekly press briefing. “In recent weeks, President Trump noticed mild swelling in his lower legs. After a thorough evaluation by the White House medical unit, he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency — a common condition, particularly among individuals over 70.”
Leavitt assured reporters that the condition is not serious and that Trump shows no signs of more severe issues such as deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, or cardiac abnormalities. “Extensive diagnostic tests — including venous Doppler ultrasounds, blood panels, cardiac biomarkers, and an echocardiogram — all returned normal results,” she stated.
Addressing photos that showed minor bruising on the back of Trump’s hand, Leavitt attributed the marks to routine handshaking and the side effects of aspirin therapy, which the President takes as part of a standard cardiovascular health regimen.
“This is minor soft tissue irritation,” she explained. “The bruising is benign and expected with regular aspirin use. The President remains in excellent health, which I think is evident to everyone who sees him daily.”
The briefing comes amid growing public curiosity about Trump’s health as he continues to maintain a full travel and public engagement schedule.
