Washington, July 18, 2025 — U.S. President Donald Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) after doctors observed swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his hands. While the condition is chronic, medical experts and the White House have confirmed it is both common and manageable—especially for someone in Trump’s age group.
Here’s the most recent medical update on Donald Trump:
Diagnosis: He’s been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), detected after noticing mild swelling in his lower legs and visible bruising on his hands.
What is CVI?
CVI is a common, benign circulatory condition—especially in people over 70—where valves in the leg veins don’t efficiently return blood to the heart, causing pooling and swelling.
Severity & management:
- The White House describes it as “benign and common.”
- Treatment usually involves compression stockings, leg elevation, exercise, and, in some cases, minimally invasive procedures.
Hand bruising: Attributed to frequent handshaking and regular aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention.
Can CVI be cured?
No, but it can be controlled and its progression slowed or even reversed to some extent with:
- Lifestyle changes: walking, leg elevation, weight control
- Compression therapy: wearing compression stockings to improve circulation
- Medical treatment: medications that strengthen vein walls or improve blood flow
- Minimally invasive procedures: like endovenous laser therapy (EVLT) or sclerotherapy to close off faulty veins
Will it affect Trump’s ability to perform presidential duties? Unlikely.
Here’s why:
- CVI is a chronic, but non-life-threatening condition.
- It usually causes discomfort, swelling, and leg fatigue, especially after standing for long periods — but not cognitive or systemic impairment.
- Many people with CVI live active lives with little or no disruption.
According to the White House physician’s report, Trump:
- Has no signs of deep vein thrombosis, heart disease, or serious systemic conditions
- Is cognitively and physically fit for duty
Unless complications develop (e.g. ulcers, blood clots — which are rare in well-managed CVI), it won’t interfere with his role.
Trump, now 79, was diagnosed on July 17, 2025, with a mild and treatable vascular condition. He remains in excellent overall health, with no indications of serious underlying disease.