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Trump Responds to 'Cankles' Jokes Amid Health Disclosure
8/23/2025
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Story summary
- President Donald Trump acknowledged his chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) diagnosis, which leads to leg swelling.
- MSNBC anchor Chris O'Donnell made jokes about Trump's appearance, referring to "cankles" during a meeting with European leaders.
- Trump reacted on Truth Social, criticizing MSNBC's rebranding and claiming the network is facing low ratings.
