Though the White House has stated the President is in good health, they did confirm in July of last year that Trump had been diagnosed with a chronic health condition.
Trump’s health diagnosis
Press Secretary Leavitt said the 79-year-old had been experiencing swelling in his legs, as reported by the BBC.
It was determined that the President has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where the leg veins struggle to send blood back to the heart due to faulty valves, resulting in blood to pool.
Leavitt shared that Trump’s bruised hands, as noted by the public, were consistent with ’tissue damage from frequent hand shaking’ while taking aspirin, which she said is ‘part of a standard cardio-vascular prevention regimen.’
Still, as mentioned previously, the press secretary gave a vaguer response regarding more recent attention on the President’s seemingly bruised hand.
Yet this isn’t what the former White House doctor has expressed concern over.
White House doctor speaks out
Dr. Reiner, who once served as the cardiologist to the late Vice President Dick Cheney, is now the medical analyst for CNN.
Recently, he shared a video on X, that he believes suggests Trump should undergo a new medical evaluation.
The Oval Office moment shows the President appearing to close his eyes for an extended period while surrounded by officials, aides, and guests.
He added: “Repeatedly falling asleep with a dozen people surrounding your desk is not normal.
“It needs to be evaluated.”
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