Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, as confirmed by his spokesperson Caroline Levitt in a Bloomberg report.
The condition came to light after medical tests were conducted following recent photographs that revealed swelling in Trump's ankles and bruising on his arms. Chronic venous insufficiency develops when faulty vein valves prevent proper blood circulation from the legs back to the heart, leading to pooling. A White House representative described it as "a frequent issue, particularly among individuals aged 70 and above," while clarifying that Trump displayed no symptoms of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.
The bruises observed on the former president's hands were attributed to "repeated handshaking" and described as a "common, harmless effect of aspirin therapy," which Trump reportedly takes as a preventive measure against cardiovascular issues.
Notably, Trump became the oldest person to take office as U.S. president in January, exceeding the age of his predecessor Joe Biden—whom he has often targeted over age-related concerns.
A detailed medical evaluation in April involved multiple specialists, though the final report did not mention chronic venous insufficiency, according to Euronews.