Trump Veins

4 things to know about Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency Health Jul 23, 2025 6:00 AM EDT Following recent reports that President Donald Trump's ankles appeared swollen, the White House has confirmed that Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. In the president's annual physical exam released in April, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella said Trump's "blood flow to his extremities is unimpaired." "President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State," Barbabella wrote. Weeks later, photographs began to emerge that showed bruises on Trump's hands and swelling around his ankles, leading to questions about the accuracy of the president's health prognosis. READ MORE: 6 things to know about lenacapavir, what experts call a 'wonder drug' for preventing HIV