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JD Vance hails President Trump’s health amid concerns

JD Vance reiterates 'Trump is in great health' | Trump's 'frailing' health causes concerns
  • JD Vance, the vice president, stated he is prepared to assume the presidency “If God forbid, a terrible tragedy happens” to Donald Trump.
  • Vance expressed confidence in Donald Trump's “incredibly good health” and his ability to complete his term, despite recent public concerns about the president's physical well-being.
  • He highlighted his time as vice president as valuable “on-the-job training” should he need to step into the top role.
  • The comments follow recent speculation about Donald Trump's health, including visible bruising on his hands and swollen ankles, which were attributed to chronic venous insufficiency.
  • Donald Trump recently endorsed JD Vance as his “heir apparent” for the MAGA movement in the next presidential race.
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