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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Ashish Shaik

Pictures of Trump's Swollen Ankles and Hands Boost Health Rumours After He Admits He's 'Not Doing Well'

Donald Trump has sparked fresh health concerns after confessing he is 'not doing well' when it comes to his chances of getting into heaven. The 79-year-old US President made the unusual admission during an appearance on Fox and Friends, just a day after hosting European leaders, including Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the White House. Linking his legacy to global diplomacy, Trump remarked that if he succeeds in brokering peace between Ukraine and Russia, it might help secure him a place in the afterlife.

His comments immediately went viral, with many questioning whether Trump's sudden preoccupation with mortality was a sign of something more serious. Speculation intensified online, particularly as Trump has previously been photographed with swollen ankles and bruising on his hand, often concealed with makeup. In July, the White House confirmed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency — a common but usually benign vein condition in older adults that causes swelling in the legs. While his physician, Captain Sean Barbabella, has repeatedly stated that Trump remains in 'excellent cognitive and physical health', his remarks about death and the afterlife have fuelled theories that he is privately aware of a decline.

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