US EditionVance Affirms Trump's Health, Says He's Ready to Assume Presidency if Needed
Vice President JD Vance expressed full confidence in President Trump's ability to complete his term despite chronic venous insufficiency and visible bruising, emphasizing his own preparedness to lead if necessary.
- In an August 28 USA Today interview, Vice President JD Vance said he trusts President Donald Trump's health and is prepared if a tragedy occurs.
- After photos circulated showing a hand bruise and leg swelling, the White House announced in July that President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
- Medical experts noted that White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella described the vein condition as "benign and common," while some vascular surgeons cautioned bruising may not be linked to leg venous issues.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed concerns on Friday, attributing the bruising to frequent handshakes and daily aspirin, while Vice President JD Vance reassured voters, markets and international allies about leadership stability.
- Trump's status as the oldest person sworn in has sharpened scrutiny, with some clinicians warning that bruising may signal serious issues while others see no threat; Vice President JD Vance's political positioning adds stakes.
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Asked about President Trump's health in an interview, Vice President J.D. Vance affirmed that the president remains in "excellent health," though he emphasized that he is ready to assume the responsibilities of presidential leadership if the occasion arises. "The president is in excellent health," Vance responded. "He has incredible energy.
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Vance Ready, but Trump in ‘Incredibly Good Health’
Vice President JD Vance said that President Donald Trump is in “incredibly good health” but added that he’s ready to step up should tragedy strike before the end of his term. Vance made the comments in an interview with USA Today published Friday. Vance was asked about Trump, who began his second term at age 78 and turned 79 in June. “The president is in incredibly good health,” Vance told USA Today. “He's got incredible energy. He's the last pe…
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