1. The President Has a Medically Diagnosed Condition
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly disclosed that President Donald Trump — age 79 — was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) following a medical evaluation after observers noticed swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his hands. This condition affects blood return from the legs to the heart, and although it can cause discomfort and swelling, doctors and the White House describe it as common and not life-threatening in older adults.
Leavitt emphasized that:
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The condition was identified through a comprehensive vascular examination.
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There has been no evidence of deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure, or acute complications associated with the diagnosis.
Her statements were part of an effort to address rising public concern about visible physical signs and rumors swirling around the president’s condition. Continue reading…