Trump's Health: Swollen Ankles, Bruises, and Cognitive Concerns

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and this is your entertainment pulse. Entertainment and celebrity news today. During a St. Patrick's Day meeting in the Oval Office on March 17th, with Irish leader Michael Martin, President Donald Trump's ankles appeared. Unusually swollen as his pant leg shifted, the 79-year-old president's feet looked tightly packed into his dress shoes, drawing quick attention from onlookers. Trump has a history of chronic venous insufficiency, diagnosed back in July 2025, which affects blood flow in the legs. He tried compression socks briefly, but stopped because he did not like them. During the same meeting, people also spotted a reddish rash behind his ear and bruises on his hands. Media outlets and observers jumped on these details, sparking debates about his overall health and mobility. The White House insists the president is in excellent shape, calling him the sharpest and most energetic in modern history. News on his hands come from daily aspirin doses of 325 mg, higher than the usual 81,

1:01which makes him bruise, easily according to Trump himself. He had a CT scan late last year at Walter Reed that came back perfectly normal, showing heart health like someone 14 years younger. Experts have raised concerns about possible cognitive slips, like word mix-ups and memory lapses, but officials brush it off. Meanwhile, other marks like neck discoloration get chalked up to skin treatments, keeping the conversation alive. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.