Fresh concerns about Donald Trump's health have emerged after the 79-year-old US President was filmed appearing unsteady while exiting the Marine One helicopter.
Video Evidence Raises Questions
The incident occurred on Friday night as President Trump descended from the presidential helicopter at Washington DC's tarmac. Video footage clearly shows Trump clutching the handrails tightly as he made his way down the steps before proceeding to Air Force One for a trip to his Mar-a-Lago golf resort in Palm Beach.
This isn't the first time Trump's physical condition has drawn scrutiny. In June, observers noted the commander-in-chief limping up the stairs to Air Force One, specifically favouring his left leg. The recent video caption highlighted how "that left leg is doing all the heavy lifting" as Trump appeared to carefully ensure his left foot was firmly placed with each step.
Expert Identifies Potential Dementia Indicator
Dr. John Gartner, a psychologist who analysed the footage, identified what he described as a "telltale" indicator in Trump's walking pattern that could signal a specific type of dementia. "If you watch the way he walks, he has what they call a leg swing, where his right leg kind of swings it in a semicircle like it's a dead weight," Gartner explained.
This "right leg swing" is considered highly diagnostic for frontotemporal dementia, according to the psychologist's analysis. The observation has reignited discussions about the President's cognitive health despite White House assurances about his physical condition.
White House Maintains President's Good Health
The White House continues to insist that President Trump remains in "exceptional health" and "incredibly good shape." This position was reiterated by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt when questioned about the President's recent medical evaluation.
Trump himself revealed in late October that he underwent an MRI during his most recent visit to Walter Reed Medical Center. The President described the results as "perfect" while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on October 27 before arriving in Japan.
However, when pressed for details about the exact type of advanced imaging Trump received, Leavitt appeared unable to provide specific information, stating she didn't know the "exact imaging that took place" while encouraging reporters to consult the detailed readout of the physical examination.
The contrasting observations between medical experts analysing public behaviour and official White House statements continue to fuel speculation about the 79-year-old President's health as he maintains his demanding schedule.
