US President Donald Trump with his swollen ankles visible during meeting with Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki, Photo Credit: CNBC Television/Youtube
Trump’s four-day absence from public view last week intensified speculation. Some claimed he might resign or was hospitalized. The rumors prompted Trump to respond over the weekend on Truth Social, calling the chatter “fake news” and insisting: “NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE.”
According to the White House, the bruising on Trump’s hands results from frequent handshakes, worsened by his daily aspirin regimen. Officials confirmed in July that the leg swelling stems from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that affects blood flow from the legs to the heart.