Trump's G7 'Cankles' Moment Sparks Fresh Health Scrutiny

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News (2 / 1) 18.06.2026 04:56 / Frank

Health history and public claims

Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency in July 2025, a condition in which ankle swelling can occur. He has acknowledged wearing compression socks in the past but said he stopped using them. The president has also touted a recent physical as "perfect" and claimed a perfect 30/30 score on a cognitive screening. Dr. Jonathan Reiner pushed back, noting the test is a dementia screening tool and that a score above 26 indicates normal performance. Earlier incidents — including a widely circulated clip of an unsteady walk after an NBA event and visible swelling during a meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz — have added to the conversation. Calls for closer scrutiny, including mentions of the 25th Amendment by some commentators, have followed the latest images.