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Trump’s press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, was quick to address the matter publicly, calling the condition “a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.” She reiterated that the former president is not experiencing any discomfort and is operating at full speed. “Nope. No discomfort from the president at all. And you probably all see that on a day-to-day basis. He’s working around the clock,” she told reporters.
In addition to the leg swelling, observers recently noticed bruising on Trump’s hands. That, too, was addressed during the press briefing. Leavitt attributed the bruising to a mix of daily aspirin use—common for heart health—and frequent handshakes on the campaign trail.
The vascular study, which included intravenous Doppler ultrasounds on both legs, confirmed the chronic venous insufficiency. Leavitt shared the official diagnosis with the public during Thursday’s briefing: “The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity intravenous doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70,” she stated. “The president remains in excellent health.”
What makes this news especially interesting is that Trump’s April physical didn’t mention the circulatory issue. At the time, the report claimed “blood flow to his extremities is unimpaired” and confirmed his daily use of aspirin. Still, even with this new diagnosis, Trump’s overall health status remains unchanged in the eyes of his medical team.
Medical professionals have weighed in to provide context. Dr. Niten Singh, a vascular surgeon at the University of Washington, explained to NPR: “The veins, particularly in the lower extremity, are very thin walled structures and they have valves so that when you stand up, all the blood doesn’t rush to your feet, these valves close, but over time these valves can become dysfunctional.”
According to the Society for Vascular Surgery, chronic venous insufficiency affects nearly 40% of Americans, especially those who are older or female. Left untreated, it can result in skin discoloration, inflammation, and, in severe cases, venous ulcers. However, in most cases—like Trump’s—the condition is manageable and not cause for alarm.
The online response to the report has been swift, with Trump supporters praising the former president’s vitality. “Excellent medical report, especially for someone who is 78 yrs old and works 60/70 hours a week while carrying a heavy load of pressure and staying positive,” one supporter commented.
Others took the opportunity to contrast the transparency of Trump’s health disclosures with the Biden administration. “The Trump administration is being transparent about the President health unlike the Biden administration where there was none except lies,” wrote one commenter.
And some users saw it as a reminder to vet the vice president’s readiness. “This made me realize that I really need to know that JD Vance is as MAGA as [T]rump. Especially when it comes to other nations. It’s easy to assume but it is an honest question,” another user reflected.
While critics may continue to speculate, Trump’s medical team and inner circle have made one thing clear: the former president remains strong, active, and ready to lead.
