07/17/2025

White House States Trump Suffers from Chronic Venous Insufficiency

There is no cure for the condition, which affects 1 in 20 adults

White House doctors have diagnosed President Donald Trump with chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs, the White House announced Thursday.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Trump, 79, recently underwent testing to examine the swelling, which included diagnostic vascular studies and an ultrasound of his legs, revealing the vein condition.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, chronic venous insufficiency occurs when veins in the legs struggle to allow blood to flow back up to the heart, often as a result of damaged valves in the veins. The condition affects about 1 in 20 adults. While chronic venous insufficiency is not life-threatening, according to the Cleveland Clinic, it can lead to serious complications if left untreated—including leg ulcers, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and secondary lymphedema. There is no cure for the condition, but compression therapy and exercise can help manage symptoms.

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