A video of Donald Trump's handshake with French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit has reignited speculation about the US president's health, with many online suggesting he may have suffered a stroke.
The footage, captured on Monday in Evian, France, shows Trump raising his right arm to take Macron's hand, but his wrist appears limp and lacking strength. While Macron beamed for the cameras, Trump stared straight ahead with a blank expression.
Online Reactions
On social media, users pointed to the handshake as evidence of a medical episode. @AnnieForTruth wrote: "Trump exhibits all the signs of having a previous stroke with visible right-sided weakness (floppy arm and foot drop) slurred, incoherent speech."
Another user, @gaymerjaymee111, added: "That's his frontotemporal dementia and sundowning causing him to become more irritable at small inconveniences mixed with however many strokes he's recently had."
Ongoing Health Concerns
Speculation about Trump's health has been circulating for nearly a year, intensifying during his second term. The 80-year-old president has been observed falling asleep in public and closing his eyes for extended periods during high-profile engagements.
Late last month, Trump vanished from public view for almost seven days after a medical examination, prompting further suspicion. Some commentators suggest his unusual hand positioning during the handshake was an attempt to hide persistent bruising on his hand, which has gone unexplained.
Upcoming Events
Trump is set to host the G7 summit alongside world leaders, including Macron. The summit comes one day after he unveiled an initial peace agreement to conclude the conflict with Iran. Discussions about the deal are expected during the two-day summit, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled in Geneva on Friday.
Trump has already begun promoting the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and predicted falling oil prices after months of increases.
