Fox News was interrupted for a breaking news alert as the White House issued a statement on President Donald Trump’s medical diagnosis, which has seen him suffer from bruisingJess Phillips and Alex West Acting Assistant Entertainment Editor
12:31 ET, 18 Jul 2025Updated 12:51 ET, 18 Jul 2025
Fox News reported on Trump’s latest medical development(Image: Getty)
Fox News interrupted its regular programming for an urgent breaking news alert as President Donald Trump was diagnosed with a medical condition affecting his veins.
The 79-year-old president was experiencing bruising on the backs of his hands and swelling in his legs, sparking concerns he might have a heart condition.
However, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has now issued a statement on his diagnosis, which was broadcast on Fox. She stated: “The president underwent a comprehensive examination including diagnostic vascular studies, bilateral lower extremity vent denis Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition particularly in individuals over the age of 70.
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“Importantly there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. Laboratory testing included a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, coagulation profile, D-dimer, B-type natriuretic peptide and cardiac biomarkers. All results were within normal limits.
Karoline Leavitt delivered the news(Image: Fox News)
“An echocardiogram was also performed and confirmed normal cardiac structure and function; no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness were identified.”
While a breaking news alert banner played on-screen, John Roberts commented live on Fox: “We see the back of the president’s hand where he’s got some bruising, he looks like he’s got it covered with make-up there.
“I was on a blood thinner when I had atrial fibrillation for a while, doc, and I would bruise in a stiff breeze. For a person his age who’s taking aspirin therapy for his heart, that wouldn’t be unusual, but what do you think of the overall report from the White House here?”
The hosts were accompanied by medical expert Marc Siegel, who took a swipe at former president Joe Biden in his response: “I’m actually impressed with how open it is and how detailed it is, because they actually answered all the questions that I would have had. Maybe a contrast after the previous administration where everything was cloak and dagger.
“Look, she has a lot of details that reassure me. He doesn’t have deep vein thrombosis, he doesn’t have a deep vein there, they checked that. They checked his heart – why are his legs swelling? Could it be backup from the heart? No! His echocardiogram is normal.”
Trump’s diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency has left the oldest serving president dealing with bruising and swelling, although he is reportedly not experiencing any pain currently, reports the Express.
The marks on his hand were described as “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
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