The latest Donald Trump health drama is sending White House insiders into a frenzy, and they’re not thrilled to have their boss’s well-being turned into the biggest gossip token in town.
On the Daily Beast podcast Inside Trump’s Head, author Michael Wolff revealed that the administration is more than annoyed; they’re downright fuming over people fixating on Trump’s health. As he put it, “The only thing that I’m hearing about his health is everyone is irritated that people are focusing on his health — I mean, the people around him.” And yes, apparently the White House admits that Trump is a man who can’t be slowed, and also that “one day he will just go over.”
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Trump’s health is very poor. The purple hue in his lips, lack of oxygen in his blood. The grey tone, puffy eyes is fluid retension. He also has bruises on back of hands. He is in heart failure. Doctors definitely have him on medication. pic.twitter.com/l9MitoFOW5— 🇨🇦 PATRICIA PROUD CANADIAN 🇨🇦★ (@PatriciaProudCa) August 26, 2025
The uproar follows a series of eyebrow-raising health cues: bruises on Trump’s hands and seriously swollen ankles. The latter led to a July diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a common but manageable circulatory condition that causes blood to pool in the legs. The news came after vascular testing and an ultrasound confirmed that there’s no serious threat, like a blood clot or heart failure.
Still, the visuals keep piling up: hand bruises, ankle swelling, and even layered-on makeup to conceal the discoloration. Photos have sparked a wildfire of speculation. The White House’s response? Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump had a “comprehensive exam,” including vascular tests, and he’s handling a benign vein condition. Any hand marks? Just handshaking and aspirin, she claims. No cause for alarm.
But despite these denials, not everybody is buying it. The incessant chatter has upset Trump’s inner circle enough to cause a public outburst. Wolff’s words suggest that some staffers are in denial, proudly pointing to Trump’s breakneck energy, while privately bracing for the inevitable.
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Trump’s health is very poor. The purple hue in his lips, lack of oxygen in his blood. The grey tone, puffy eyes is fluid retension. He also has bruises on back of hands. He is in heart failure. Doctors definitely have him on medication. pic.twitter.com/l9MitoFOW5— 🇨🇦 PATRICIA PROUD CANADIAN 🇨🇦★ (@PatriciaProudCa) August 26, 2025
Here’s the skinny on chronic venous insufficiency: It’s hardly unusual, and experts say it affects millions of Americans, especially older adults. It typically leads to symptoms like leg swelling, discomfort, and skin discoloration. While not deadly, it can worsen if not managed properly.
Treatments range from compression stockings and leg elevation to simple outpatient procedures. It’s nothing that would derail a presidency, but it’s still something that people notice when it’s playing out on national TV.
Donald Trump has ended his 13 day break from golfing, the longest stretch without it since taking office, amid speculation about health concerns. The president returned to the golf course today.
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So here’s where we stand: White House aides are irritated, if not livid, that every limp, bruise, or puffed ankle gets zoomed in on. They point to Trump’s relentless demands — three-hour meetings, a full schedule, nonstop rallies- as proof that he’s “inexhaustible.” Yet, the whispers of decline refuse to go away. As Wolff dryly observed, the only certainty is that someday, “he will just go over.”
Bottom line is the White House may still be holding the line, insisting Trump’s health is “stable” and the vein condition is “benign.” But tabloids don’t sleep, and this simmering power play over his health narrative is serving up front-page fuel, whether the White House likes it or not.
