Trump swelled up again - and the expert warns: "This could kill him"

New photos of US President Donald Trump at the ceremony marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks reveal noticeable swelling in his ankles. A physical therapist with a doctorate, Adam James, who follows his public appearances, claims the swelling appears to be a result of heart failure and warns of risks during flights. The White House insists Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency and that his official tests have not shown heart failure.

New photos of US President Donald Trump at the ceremony marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon reveal noticeable swelling in his ankles. Adam James, a physical therapist with a doctorate who works with geriatric patients and follows Trump's public appearances, claims the swelling appears to be a result of heart failure. James, who has appeared in previous reports after claiming cognitive decline, warned in a video he released that a long flight could pose a significant risk. The White House insists Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in old age, and that his official tests have not shown heart failure or kidney damage. The annual checkup in May 2026 determined his overall health is good. The gap between the two versions remains large: on one hand, an 80-year-old president with a known venous problem, and on the other, a geriatric expert warning of a more serious medical picture.