WASHINGTON, D.C. — The White House on Thursday released a detailed physician’s note addressing recent speculation surrounding visible swelling in President Donald Trump’s lower legs and bruising on his hand, confirming the findings as medically benign and not indicative of any serious health issue.
In a press briefing, the administration said the President had noted mild swelling in recent weeks, prompting a thorough medical evaluation by the White House Medical Unit. According to the physician’s report, bilateral venous Doppler ultrasounds showed chronic venous insufficiency, a common, non-serious condition especially seen in individuals over 70.
There was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure, renal issues, or systemic illness, the report noted. All lab results, including cardiac biomarkers and clotting tests, were within normal limits. An echocardiogram also confirmed normal cardiac function and structure.
The bruising observed on the President’s hand was attributed to minor soft tissue irritation caused by frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which the President takes as a standard cardiovascular preventive measure. Officials described the bruising as a known and harmless side effect of aspirin therapy.
“The President remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here,” said a White House official during the announcement.
The release of the full medical report comes amid online speculation and viral images circulated by critics, contrasting the Trump administration’s rapid transparency with the Biden White House’s historically tighter control of medical disclosures.
