The White House moved quickly on Saturday to quash rumours suggesting President Donald Trump was receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, amid growing online speculation about his health.
Speculation intensified after the administration announced Trump would not make any public appearances for the remainder of the day, an unusual break from his typical weekend routine, fueling concerns across social media and news platforms.
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Trump’s personal spokesman, Steven Cheung, dismissed the rumours, asserting on X that the president “has been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office” and remains fully engaged with daily responsibilities.
The 79-year-old president previously visited Walter Reed in October for a routine MRI scan, which he described as “perfect,” with his physician confirming that the results were among the best ever seen for his age group.
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Trump has a history of chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which leg veins struggle to return blood to the heart, causing mild swelling; doctors emphasized it is common and benign among older adults.
Recent appearances showing cosmetic patches or bruising on Trump’s hands have been explained by the White House as the result of frequent handshakes, unrelated to his vein condition, further underscoring that his overall health remains stable.