After His Swollen Ankles Went Viral, Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency

Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 07:11 IST

Photos and videos of US President Donald Trump with a visibly swollen ankle and bruised knuckles have raised serious concerns online.

US President Donald Trump was seen with swollen ankles and bruised hands at the FIFA Club World Cup. (Reuters)

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced on Thursday, after images of his swollen ankles and bruised hands at the FIFA Club World Cup stirred a fresh debate on his health.

The 79-year-old president underwent a “comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies" with the White House medical unit, said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, reading a note from Trump’s physician, Captain Sean Barbabella.

This is a developing story. More details to be added.

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Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...

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