Until recently, not many had questioned the health and well-being of President Donald J. Trump. Unsurprisingly, Trump’s health was always assumed to be in stable condition after gaining significant ground over his political opponent Joe Biden on this very issue. However, recently, many have noticed differences in Trump’s actions and appearance.
On July 17, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt released a statement from White House medical staff diagnosing Trump with chronic venous insufficiency. This had come after concerns about irregularly swollen ankles and bruising on the hands covered with makeup. In the official statement, Leavitt attributed the bruised hands to frequent hand shaking and the use of aspirin. Leavitt concluded the statement by stating that Trump undergoes frequent physical and mental evaluations and remains in excellent health.
Despite the statement released by Leavitt, concerns remain. Many have reported Trump’s eyes to be “unusually lumpy”. These concerns go unaddressed by the White House. Moreover, in late August of 2025, rumors flooded the internet surrounding the possibility that the president was dead. These rumors were backed by Truth Social posts, which did not follow Trump’s usual style and his disappearance from the public spotlight for around a week. However, these rumors were put to rest when Trump made an appearance on Sept. 2, 2025. Despite the rumors, swollen ankles and bruised hands are common side effects of aspirin and chronic venous deficiency.
Besides the president’s physical health, many have noticed irregular patterns in the president’s actions. Recently, Trump has posted a series of irregular images and memes on Truth Social. Furthermore, on Aug. 5, 2025, Trump was seen taking a walk on top of the White House. These actions have sparked interest among many in the U.S. Many have attributed his recent irregular actions to an attempt to distract from the controversy surrounding Trump’s connection with Jeffrey Epstein, who was arrested for running a child sex trafficking ring. Speculation aside, it is important to point out that Trump has long been seen as a president known for breaking the common norms set by past presidents.
At the end of the day, many speculations can be made regarding the president’s health. These speculations often move far beyond the realm of physical health and into the realm of targeted political coordination. Besides the statement made by Leavitt, no official negative statements have been made regarding the health of the president.
