Curated by Pragya Trivedi July 17, 2025
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Photos from the FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium on July 13, 2025, revealed signs of swelling in President Trump’s ankles and apparent bruising on his hands.
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Social media users highlighted his ‘swollen feet’ and visible hand bruises, with terms like “cankles” trending. Speculation suggests a more serious health concern.
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Neither Trump nor his team have addressed the physical symptoms. However, growing attention online has pressured the administration for an explanation.
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Karoline Leavitt commented: “President Trump is a man of the people. His commitment is unwavering, and he proves that every single day.”
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Dr. Boback Berookhim told the Daily Mail: More likely than not, he has some bruising on his hand and they are trying to hide it. It could be from a blood draw, or insect bite
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Dr. Neal Patel shared with Mirror: “Shaking too many hands is a little bit a stretch. President Trump has had something like this in the past.
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According to experts, swollen ankles – or pedal edema – are often a sign of fluid retention, which could stem from several underlying medical conditions.
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Dr. Sunil Havannavar explained to HT that such swelling is: “medically referred to as pedal edema or lower limb swelling… caused by excessive fluid retention in the body.”
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With no official diagnosis shared and ongoing public scrutiny, questions around Trump’s mobility, swelling, and hand bruising remain unanswered for now.