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Trump mocks Rosie O'Donnell, says chronic venous condition fine

8/7/2026

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President Donald Trump posted an image on August 7, 2026 mocking Rosie O'Donnell with a “Trump Derangement Syndrome” assessment.
Captain Sean Barbabella’s White House memo says the 80-year-old president is fully fit despite a July 2025 diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a vein condition that can cause leg swelling.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests found no deep-vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure or kidney problems.

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President Donald Trump posted an image on August 7, 2026 mocking Rosie O'Donnell with a “Trump Derangement Syndrome” assessment.
Captain Sean Barbabella’s White House memo says the 80-year-old president is fully fit despite a July 2025 diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a vein condition that can cause leg swelling.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said tests found no deep-vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure or kidney problems.