A viral rumor is going around TikTok that President Donald Trump only has four days to live, but it isn’t true.
Trump was recently diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency that has caused swelling in his lower legs. The White House physician described the condition as “benign and common,” and the White House said it is common for people in their 70s. (Trump turned 79 years old on June 14.)
Several videos on TikTok say the president only has four days left, some with hundreds of thousands of likes. There is no indication that is true.
“The president remains in excellent health,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at the July 17 briefing, where she announced the condition. She also told reporters he wasn’t in any pain.
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Photos from Trump’s recent appearances have shown swelling around Trump’s ankles and bruising on the back of his right hand. Leavitt gave an update on the results of the president’s health tests on July 17 following media speculation about the visible symptoms.
He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency or CVI, which occurs when leg veins fail to send blood back to the heart properly.
The bruising on the back of his hand was caused by frequent handshaking and aspirin, the White House said.
As part of his testing, Trump underwent an echocardiogram, diagnostic vascular studies, bloodwork and ultrasounds.
“Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease,” White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella said in a July 17 memo. “All (lab work) results were within normal limits.”
How old is Donald Trump?
Trump turned 79 on June 14. He shares the record with former President Joe Biden for the oldest president at their swearing-in.
When is Trump’s term up?
Trump is in his second term, which ends in 2029. Presidents are limited to two terms by the Constitution.
Contributing: Joey Garrison and Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY
Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@gannett.com. Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @kinseycrowley.bsky.social.
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