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Trump Displays His Bulging Cankles at 9/11 Ceremony
thedailybeast.com • • nation
Key Points:
- At a September 11 remembrance event at the Pentagon, President Donald Trump appeared tired and struggled to stay awake while sitting beside First Lady Melania Trump, with visible signs of his chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) on display.
- Trump, 80, attended the event reportedly because he was allowed to give a speech, while all other living presidents and their spouses were in New York City for the main ceremonies.
- The president has previously acknowledged his CVI and said he tried compression socks but preferred to avoid sitting for long periods; he also golfs for exercise but often uses a cart.
- The White House has defended Trump’s health, with a spokesperson calling him “the sharpest, most accessible, and energetic president in modern American history,” despite reports of various health issues during his second term.
- After the event, Trump left Washington, D.C., for a weekend trip to Ireland.
