Trump’s Swollen Ankles Reappear in China Footage as 79-Year-Old Nears 1 Year Without Physical
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Updated · The Daily Beast · May 16
Trump’s Swollen Ankles Reappear in China Footage as 79-Year-Old Nears 1 Year Without Physical
6 articles · Updated · The Daily Beast · May 16
CNN footage from Trump’s three-day China state visit showed the 79-year-old president’s swollen ankles clearly visible as he sat with Xi Jinping and walked beside the Chinese leader.
The swelling aligns with Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency, a condition White House doctors disclosed last July; he has said he dislikes wearing the compression socks doctors recommended.
The images renewed scrutiny of Trump’s health after a similar appearance in early May following what aides called a Florida dental appointment, which critics said added to questions about transparency.
Trump turns 80 within weeks and is overdue for a physical, with his last full exam more than a year ago even as the White House insists he remains highly energetic and accessible.
What might President Trump's upcoming medical evaluation reveal about his fitness to govern at age 80?
Why would a president with a diagnosed circulatory condition disregard simple medical advice like wearing compression socks?
Beyond leg swelling, what do these health episodes reveal about the transparency of the world's most powerful office?