Trump diagnosed with vein condition causing leg swelling, White House says

U.S. President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a "common" vein condition after being evaluated by his doctor over swelling in his lower legs, the White House said on Thursday (July 17, 2025). Reading a letter from Mr. Trump's physician, Ms. Leavitt said at a press briefing that an ultrasound on the president's legs "revealed chronic venous insufficiency ... a common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70."

Ms. Leavitt said there was "no evidence" of more serious conditions such as deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. Additional exams identified "no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness," Ms. Leavitt said.

Ms. Leavitt said Mr. Trump was not experiencing discomfort due to the condition.

According to the National Library of Health's MedlinePlus website, "Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins have problems sending blood from the legs back to the heart."