Donald Trump sparked health concerns after he was seen tapping his leg while boarding Air Force One following a weekend of golf. Footage of the 80-year-old president climbing aboard the aircraft was shared on X, prompting viewers to describe his health as "declining."
Observations on the Runway
The president had spent the weekend at the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey, US, and was seen walking across the runway in a blue suit and USA hat. Many onlookers noticed the leg habit, with one commenter saying, "He keeps tapping his leg for some reason." Another labeled him the "walking dead," while a third asked, "What is up with tapping the leg?"
Speculation and Prior Occurrences
Some suggested the tap could be a dementia tic, with one person writing, "I think that tap to his right leg is a dementia tic," to which the original poster responded, "Indeed." Others described the president as a "disaster," while some noted the habit has occurred on several prior occasions. One person remarked, "He's slapping his leg again! Either I'm just noticing it, or he's doing it far more frequently. Is it a physical tic he can't control? A self-soothing habit?"
Other Health Speculation
In related news, Trump has also faced speculation about wearing a wig after being compared to Mrs Doubtfire. During an outing at Las Vegas' Red Rock Casino Resort earlier this month, he seemed to debut a fresh style with what was mockingly dubbed a "weave." His look drew comments across social platforms after pictures surfaced.
Additionally, Sky News viewers expressed worries over Trump's health after footage from a live press conference in the White House was shown. The president was seen signing an executive order on birthright citizenship and discussing the Iran conflict, but viewers focused on his seemingly "unwell" appearance. One person wrote on X, "It's time for a medical examination and see how far along his dementia has come. This dude is gone..." Another said, "Dementia is getting worse for diaper Donnie."
