It’s been a year full of speculation surrounding the US President, who was recently forced to quash rumors of his own d:ea:th.
The speculation started after several White House reporters noted that the 79-year-old had not been seen in public for many days in September and had no events scheduled for the weekend.
Previous Donald Trump health concerns
Trump quickly put an end to the rumors, noting that he was very much still alive, adding that he has ‘never felt better’ in his life.
More health concerns developed after online users spotted a large bruise on the President’s hand during a press conference.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed in July that the President was suffering from ‘chronic venous insufficiency,’ which was leading to ‘mild swelling’ in his lower legs.
She emphasised that it is a ‘benign and common’ condition which impacts many people.
Vice President JD Vance also noted that he is ‘very confident’ that Trump will serve his full term as president.
“The president is in incredibly good health,” he told USA Today. “He’s got incredible energy.”
Donald Trump’s recent health report
Just last month, the President received his ‘annual checkup’ at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
After the visit, White House physician Sean Barbabella wrote a report that claimed that Trump ‘demonstrates excellent overall health.’
The expert said: “He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
“President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.”
What has sparked new Donald Trump health concerns?
But more recently, people spotted that Trump allegedly had a strange bulge underneath his jacket.
It caused speculation that he was wearing a left ventricular assist device, an implantable pump that helps the heart move blood around the body.
Still, it appears highly unlikely that Trump was wearing an LVAD.
The device needs open-heart surgery, which would require significant recovery time.
In spite of the logistics, users were quick to voice their concerns online.
“Guys I’m worried,” one user said on TikTok.
Another commented: “God bless the president and keep him safe from harm.”
Others noticed a supposed bulge in the his leg during an appearance at a recent UFC fight.
Though there has been a lot of speculation, it’s been suggested that the bulge in the picture may be as a result of the angle of the light.
In his most recent 60 Minutes interview with CBS, many viewers noted how much the President appeared to be sweating.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) wrote: “He’s incoherent, rambling, and looks like he’s dripping in sweat. This man is not well!”
As another said: “DJT actually looks like he has been sedated. The eyes are blank.”
