It's like when you remove any dominant figure, dictators, I think people breathe a big sigh of relief," Wolff said. Earlier this year, the White House disclosed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the legs. Despite that diagnosis, the White House has repeatedly stated that the president remains fit to serve. White House physician Capt. There has been no indication from the White House that Wolff's remarks were prompted by any new medical development involving the president.