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Trump’s Swollen Ankles Blamed on Venous Insufficiency, Kimmel Mocks

6/3/2026

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Jimmy Kimmel (host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!) mocked President Donald Trump's swollen ankles on June 2, displaying a photo and likening them to a shoe.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on June 1 bragging he had taken out leaders, calling Stephen Colbert “REALLY DUMB” and warning three late-night hosts would follow.
White House doctors said President Donald Trump's swollen ankles stem from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition noted since July 2025.

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Jimmy Kimmel (host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!) mocked President Donald Trump's swollen ankles on June 2, displaying a photo and likening them to a shoe.
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on June 1 bragging he had taken out leaders, calling Stephen Colbert “REALLY DUMB” and warning three late-night hosts would follow.
White House doctors said President Donald Trump's swollen ankles stem from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition noted since July 2025.