{"id":30922,"date":"2025-07-17T19:26:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=30922"},"modified":"2025-07-17T19:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:26:30","slug":"white-house-defends-handling-of-epstein-files-chides-press-for-coverage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=30922","title":{"rendered":"White House defends handling of Epstein files, chides press for coverage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the Trump administration\u2019s handling of the case of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying \u201csome of the most trusted voices in the Republican Party movement\u201d reviewed files before the Justice Department decided not to release them publicly. Leavitt also said that President Donald Trump does not support appointing a special prosecutor in the case, and she chided the press for covering the controversy \u201clike it\u2019s the biggest story that the American people care about.\u201d On Capitol Hill, the Republican-led House is scheduled to vote Thursday on legislation requested by Trump to cancel $9 billion in foreign aid and federal funding for public broadcasting. The Senate\u00a0narrowly approved the measure<\/a>\u00a0early Thursday. The legislation faces a Friday deadline for final passage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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President Donald Trump’s right hand is seen as he speaks to the press before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday. (Jim Watson\/AFP\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed speculation Thursday over bruising that has appeared on President Donald Trump\u2019s right hand in recent days, as well as swelling in his legs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIn recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs. In keeping with routine medical care and out of an abundance of caution, this concern was thoroughly evaluated by the white House Medical Unit,\u201d Leavitt said at the White House briefing, reading from what she said was a note from Trump\u2019s physician.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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According to Leavitt, the note said that Trump went for several tests \u2014 including ultrasounds \u2014 that revealed\u00a0chronic venous insufficiency<\/a>, which she described as \u201ca benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.\u201d There was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease, Leavitt said the physician noted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Trump also had his blood tested and took an echocardiogram, with all results normal, Leavitt said. The bruising on the back of Trump\u2019s hand was \u201cconsistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen,\u201d Leavitt read from the note.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Leavitt said a copy of the note from Trump\u2019s physician would be sent to reporters later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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