Ahead of Christmas celebrations, former President Bill Clinton is receiving medical care, with several close associates sharing updates on his condition.
Bill Clinton attends the New York Times DealBook Summit at Lincoln Center in New York on December 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
“The president is fine,” Angel Urena, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, said, adding that Clinton is hopeful to return home by Christmas. “He remains in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is receiving.”
Bill Clinton attends the East Hampton Artists and Writers Charity Softball Game in East Hampton, New York, on August 17, 2019 | Source: Getty Images
Bill Clinton attends the Life Ball 2013 show at City Hall in Vienna, Austria, on May 25, 2013 | Source: Getty Images
Clinton was at his Washington residence when his condition prompted medical evaluation. He is expected to stay in the hospital at least overnight for further monitoring.
He underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004, treatment for a partially collapsed lung in 2005, and had coronary stents inserted in 2010. In 2021, he was hospitalized for six days in Los Angeles due to a urological infection that spread to his bloodstream.
As the former president undergoes observation, his team has assured the public he is in good spirits, sparking hope for a quick recovery.
