President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency—a common and non-serious condition—according to a statement released Thursday by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Leavitt shared a letter from the president’s physician during a White House briefing, noting that Trump requested it be made public.
“In recent weeks, President Trump noticed mild swelling in his lower legs,” the letter reads. “As part of routine medical care and out of an abundance of caution, the White House medical team conducted a full evaluation, including vascular diagnostic testing. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds confirmed the presence of chronic venous insufficiency—a benign and common condition, especially in individuals over age 70.”
The evaluation ruled out more serious conditions. There was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, kidney problems, heart failure, or any systemic illness, Leavitt confirmed.
“An echocardiogram showed normal heart structure and function. Lab results, including a complete blood count, metabolic panel, and coagulation profile, were all within normal limits,” she added.
Leavitt also addressed recent speculation about bruising on the top of Trump’s hand, explaining it was due to frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which he takes as part of a routine heart health regimen.
“This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation—a known and harmless side effect of daily aspirin therapy,” she said.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, chronic venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins struggle to send blood back to the heart, sometimes causing discomfort or swelling. However, it is not considered a serious medical threat.
Leavitt concluded by emphasizing that the president remains in “excellent health.”
