A series of public incidents and absences has fueled speculation about President Trump’s health, though the White House maintains he is fit.
President Donald Trump’s health has become the focus of growing speculation following a series of unusual public appearances and unexplained absences. At 79, the Commander-in-Chief is the oldest U.S. president ever inaugurated, and critics have pointed to incidents raising concerns over his physical and mental state.
Images of blotchy hands fueled rumors of intravenous treatment, though the White House attributed them to “frequent handshaking” and aspirin use. At a 9/11 memorial, pictures showed Trump’s face drooping on one side, a sign often linked to strokes, though the condition later appeared to resolve.
The president has also been seen gripping podiums, displaying swollen ankles—diagnosed as chronic venous insufficiency—and disappearing from public view, sparking online trends like #trumpisdead.
Mental acuity has also come under question after Trump falsely recalled a conversation with his late uncle about the Unabomber. He dismissed rumors as “fake news.”