The White House explains that the president suffers from chronic venous insufficiency in the legs, a benign condition typical in people over 70, but justifies the bruises on his hands as "shaking too many hands".

The White House announced Thursday President Trump is dealing with a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency that causes his legs to swell. White House correspondent Kellie Meyer reports the Trump administration sought to tamp down online chatter about recent photographs.

The White House issued an update on President Trump’s health amid concerns about leg swelling and recent photos showing bruising on his hand. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president remains in “excellent health.