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Trump Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency

The White House announced on July 17, 2025, that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common circulatory condition.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the diagnosis during a briefing in Washington, D.C., following public observations of swelling in the president’s lower legsChronic venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in the leg veins weaken or become damaged, impairing the return of blood to the heart.

This leads to blood pooling in the lower extremities, often causing swelling (edema), a heavy or achy sensation, and in some cases, skin changes or varicose veins. The condition is particularly prevalent in individuals over 70, and Trump was 79 at the time of diagnosis.

Doctors conducted a thorough medical evaluation, including bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds. The tests confirmed CVI but explicitly ruled out more serious concerns, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), arterial disease, or any cardiac issues.

An echocardiogram showed normal heart structure and function. White House physicians described the condition as “benign and common,” emphasizing that Trump remains in excellent overall health.

The announcement came after recent public appearances where observers noted Trump moving more slowly and visible swelling around his ankles. Images circulating online also showed bruising on his hands, which officials attributed to frequent handshaking combined with his daily use of aspirin for cardiovascular prevention. Leavitt stressed that the evaluation was performed “out of an abundance of caution.”

Officials reassured the public that CVI is manageable and does not threaten the president’s ability to perform his duties. Standard management typically includes compression stockings, leg elevation, regular walking to improve circulation, weight management, and monitoring. Trump is receiving appropriate care, and his active schedule during a demanding period continues uninterrupted.

The diagnosis generated significant online reaction, with supporters trending hashtags such as #TrumpStrong and offering messages of encouragement. While the condition requires ongoing attention, medical experts note it is rarely life-threatening when properly managed.

This health disclosure highlights a broader truth: even national leaders are subject to age-related medical conditions. The White House’s prompt communication aimed to promote transparency and maintain public confidence. As of early 2026, the condition has been described as stable with no reported complications affecting Trump’s overall health or performance.

The announcement serves as a reminder that proactive medical evaluation remains essential, even for those in high-pressure roles. Updates will be provided as needed while President Trump continues to fulfill his responsibilities.

Kimmel Responds to President Trump Over Sick Melania Joke

Late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel responded to Donald Trump’s criticism of the comedian’s off-color joke directed at first lady Melania Trump earlier late last week in which he referenced her becoming a “widow” not long before another attempt was made on the president’s life Saturday during the White House Correspondents Dinner.

Kimmel made the remark during his late-night program while imagining himself hosting the WHCA Dinner, where he delivered jokes aimed at the president and first lady, Fox News reported. “Our first lady, Melania, is here. Look at Melania, so beautiful. Mrs. Trump, you have a glow like an expectant widow,” the ABC host said.

“It was a very light roast joke about the fact that he’s almost 80 and she’s younger than I am,” Kimmel said. “It was not—by any stretch of the definition—a call to assassination.”

Kimmel then continued to criticize the first lady, doubling down on political rhetoric after President Trump’s warnings.

“Obviously, it was a joke about their age difference and the look of joy we see on her face every time they’re together,” he said, adding that “they know that” was not a joke about “assassination” but Trump dying of old age.

In a post on X, Melania Trump called Kimmel’s joke about her “hateful and violent” and urged ABC — which airs his show — to take action.

Following the insult, the Federal Communications Commission ordered The Walt Disney Company’s ABC to seek early broadcast license renewals for the eight TV stations it owns, NPR reported.

As the FCC began its early license renewal process, Chair Brendan Carr expressed criticism towards Disney, the parent company of ABC. In a podcast hosted by Katie Miller, whose husband is Stephen Miller, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House, Carr mentioned several approaches the FCC can take regarding broadcast licenses.

“You can accelerate when a license comes due and say, ‘hey, we have significant concerns with the value of conducting your operations. We want to review your license now and decide if you’re in the public interest,'” Carr said. “If we find that a broadcast hasn’t been doing that, then the statute requires us to issue a hearing designation order.”

But the Trumps’ responses and the FCC’s demand have seemingly not affected Kimmel, who responded to all of that during his Tuesday show by essentially saying he’ll continue on, per CNN Business. He avoided mentioning the FCC’s actions and instead “used a satirical monologue on King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit to the White House to highlight the hypocrisy of a joke the president made about his marriage to first lady Melania Trump,” CNN noted.

During an arrival ceremony for the royals, Trump spoke Tuesday about his parents’ 63-year-marriage before he turned to the first lady and joked, “That’s a record we won’t be able to match, darling, I’m sorry.”

Kimmel then referenced his off-color joke about the first lady and asked his audience, “Wait a minute, did he just make a joke about his death?”

“Only Donald Trump would demand that I be fired for making a joke about his old age and then a day later, go out and make a joke about his old age,” Kimmel said.

The new FCC order, meanwhile, is naturally being criticized by Democrats on Capitol Hill and others in Washington. “The FCC has just pulled out a sword to hang over every single news organization in America,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told NPR. “And to say: you report things that Donald Trump doesn’t like and your entire station, your entire outfit, your entire business model could just disappear in the blink of an eye.”

Michelle Obama Says She Tries to Avoid White-Owned Brands

"WHO IS IN YOUR CLOSET?" MICHELLE OBAMA’S WARDROBE BOMBSHELL

THE SHOCKING HOUSE DEFECTION

Former first lady Michelle Obama has frequently been labeled a racist by her detractors, and she appears to have earned that label once again in a viral video now.

In the footage, Obama claimed unabashedly that she tries to avoid buying clothing from white-owned companies, urging black women to think about who they are supporting in their closets today.

"I think if you have the money to buy Chanel, then you have the money to buy everybody," she added, sparking questions about the double standard if Melania Trump had said the same.

Meanwhile, President Trump reposted claims that Michelle may have even used Joe Biden’s autopen in the final days of his administration to pardon key critics like Mark Milley and Dr. Fauci.

THE AUTOPEN SCANDAL

Trump has repeatedly accused Biden of relying on the autopen—a mechanical signing tool—to push through late-term orders and pardons without proper oversight in the process.

The President recently issued an executive action declaring any autopen orders not backed by proof that Biden was personally aware of them as "null and void" for the nation.

Trump’s social media feed also targeted "Pardon Puppet Masters" Jeff Zients and Hunter Biden, accusing them of being the secret hands behind the outgoing administration’s clemency wave.

He further railed against Sen. Mark Kelly and other "unpatriotic politicians," labeling Democratic veterans who criticized his military orders as a legitimate threat to America today.

MINNESOTA TERROR PROBE

In a provocative share, Trump reposted an AI-generated video of Elon Musk commenting on plans to revoke legal protections for Somali migrants currently living in Minnesota now.

This comes amid a Treasury Department investigation into reports that nonprofit groups in Minnesota may have funneled taxpayer money to terrorist networks abroad in recent years.

The President also took aim at familiar targets including Ilhan Omar, whom he promoted a post calling "a terrorist," and Adam Schiff for alleged "crimes against the country" in 2026.

Despite the social media frenzy, Trump found time to celebrate the season, declaring "Christmas is officially great again" while boosting videos that call him the greatest president ever.