Caroline Leavitt

In keeping with routine medical care and out of an abundance of caution, this concern was thoroughly evaluated by the White House Medical Unit.

The President underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies.

Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.

Importantly, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease.

Laboratory testing included a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, coagulation profile, D-dimer, B-type natriuretic peptide, and cardiac biomarkers.

All results were within normal limits.

An echocardiogram was also performed and confirmed normal cardiac structure and function.

No signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified.

Additionally, recent photos of the president have shown minor bruising on the back of his hand.

This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.

This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy.

And the president remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here.

So the president wanted me to share that note with all of you.

I'm happy to take further questions on it.

Lots of confusion today at the White House after a federal judge ordered the administration to use emergency funds to continue sending food assistance money to around 42 million people.

The president posted on social media that the money, quote, will be given only when the radical left Democrats open up government.

Was the president openly defying a court order?

Not at all, says White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt.

The president was talking about future SNAP benefits.

The judge in the case has scheduled a new hearing about the SNAP benefits for Thursday.