The White House says that United States President Donald Trump is experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand, after photographs emerged of Trump with swollen ankles and makeup covering the afflicted part of his hand.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, reading a letter from Trump’s doctor at a press briefing yesterday, said both ailments were benign. His leg swelling is from a “common” vein condition, and his hand is bruised from shaking so many hands, she told reporters.
The disclosure sought to put to rest a raft of internet rumours that the 79-year-old Trump might be suffering from a serious ailment based on the photographic evidence.
Sam Busa