American President Donald Trump is facing a new wave of speculation about his health status, after the White House announced on April 5 that he would not make any public appearances for the rest of that day, according to the Daily Record. Recent images have captured a strange bulge under the president’s jacket, as well as color differences on his hands.
The decision, considered unusual for a leader known for his visible and active schedule, fueled rumors that he might have received medical treatment at the Walter Reed Military Center, information denied by his spokesperson, according to the cited source.
Skin irritations, visible bruises, stumbles in speech
In recent months, the public appearances of the American president have been accompanied by numerous observations regarding possible health issues, from skin irritations and visible bruises to moments when he seemed to stumble in his speech.
The White House attributed Trump’s issues to routine dermatological treatments or physical effort, however, the images continued to raise questions.
Trump previously stated that an MRI performed in the fall came out “perfect”, and his doctor affirmed that the president is in “excellent overall health”.
However, the periods when the American president was absent from the public eye have periodically fueled rumors, including some extreme ones, such as those that circulated in September, when a few days’ absence led to theories that he had died, claims that Trump subsequently mocked.
An unusual bulge under the coat and color differences at the level of the hands
The recent images have also captured a strange bulge under the president’s jacket, as well as color differences at the level of the hands.
Specialists quoted in the press have suggested that the repeated bruising could be related to the fragility of the skin, due to advanced age, intravenous treatments, or the administration of anticoagulant medications.
The White House tried to explain that some signs are caused by frequent handshakes or dermatological treatments.
In the summer, the White House administration confirmed that Trump suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, following investigations carried out after the appearance of a swelling in his legs.
The administration has repeatedly insisted that the president has a high level of energy and that online speculations are unfounded.