The computed tomography scan performed during Trump's last visit to the hospital caused a particular stir. According to Sean Barbabella's personal physician, the procedure was clearly intended exclude cardiovascular problems.
However, what attracted attention was the mystery surrounding the stay: the visit was surprising, the official explanations appeared late and seemed incomplete. But the White House mantra remains unchanged: Trump is in “excellent” or “exceptional” health.
However, during his second term, which began on January 20, 2025, potential symptoms of the disease were repeatedly observed.
At first they were noticed large brown spots on the backs of the hands. According to vascular surgeon Paul Haser, interviewed by “Bild”, these could have been “bruises caused by drugs that inhibit blood clotting.” Trump's spokesman cited taking aspirin and “shaking hands frequently.”
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Trump's ankles are often visibly swollen.
Last July Doctor Barbabella diagnosed him venous insufficiencyusually a benign age-related disease. However, this was not mentioned in previous medical reports. This raised new questions.
Trump was recently photographed with a dark red rash on his neck. According to Dr. Hasera it may be psoriasis flare-upchronic inflammatory skin disease.
Passion for hamburgers and Diet Coke
However: despite these “minor ailments”, Trump, despite his advanced age and well-documented diet of hamburgers and Diet Coke as his favorite drink, apparently enjoys a surprisingly good physical condition. However, in the USA there are often heated discussions about his mental abilities.
Especially after nightly “outbursts of anger” on “Truth Social” opponents point to allegedly manic and unpredictable behavior.
Over the weekend, for example, there were about 100 posts: bellicose images generated by artificial intelligence, tirades against former President Barack Obama, and photos of a beautified capital — one of Trump's “hobbies.”
At least, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, only 40 percent Americans believe Trump has the necessary mental acuity to hold office. The White House dismisses any doubts about Trump's physical strength and mental abilities as “disinformation.”
Trump entered the White House as the oldest person in US history to be elected to this office. The Washington Post reminds that during the campaign he displayed his own energy and vitality, contrasting them with the health of then-President Joe Biden. He referred to the results of cognitive tests and mocked his rival, calling him “Sleepy Joe”. “But as an aging president, he now faces some of the same questions that have haunted Biden – whether he is mentally and physically capable of performing the duties of commander in chief,” the daily writes.
Concern about the president's health is also visible in the public mood. In a study conducted last month by “WaPo”, ABC News and Ipsos, 40 percent respondents rated Trump as mentally competent to hold office — down from 47 percent listed in September last year. The president's physical health was deemed adequate for this function by 44 percent. respondents, while at that time this answer was given by 54 percent.
As Biden approached his 80th birthday, his aides adjusted their schedules — moving events to the middle of the day instead of in the evening, and using a different staircase for security to board Air Force One. Officials close to Trump, asked about possible adjustments related to the age of the current host of the White House, assured that there was no such need.
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