Ever since Donald Trump took office, his health has been one of the topics of discussion. There have been cues here and there about his mental and physical health declining.
However, there has been no official statement from the white house so far. Even during his annual health check up, he was given a clean slate for health concerns. All the while, he has bruises in his hands, his leg has problems, he forgets his statements, and makes weird references.
And now there is something new. During recent public appearances, President Donald Trump has reignited speculation about his physical and cognitive health.
There is a new video being circulated online. It showed what looks like an unusual injury or deformity on the back of Trump’s neck. The video was taken during a flag-raising event at the White House. It has now been added to a growing list of visual cues that are usually used to fuel the debate on the President’s health.
This is from the video the White House just put out of Trump watching the flags being erected.
Zoom in on his neck.
WTAF is going on there? pic.twitter.com/s5V373hpQ2
— Marlene Robertson🇨🇦 (@marlene4719) June 18, 2025
Again, no official medical statement has been released. Yet the clip has become the focal point of online discussions. It has also raised concerns about Trump’s ability to lead, especially now when geopolitical tensions continue to escalate.
During the event, Donald Trump is seen addressing construction workers and media. He was overseeing the installation of a large American flag in front of the white house.
The “thing” on Trump’s neck was hidden behind his mop of hair; however, eagle-eyed sleuths of the internet spotted something. It looked like a scab or wound. However, it could also be just a balding patch on the back of his neck. Given the history of his ever-thinning hair, the chances of it being just a bald patch are nonetheless higher.
However, this “thing” immediately triggered a new interest in the President’s health and his ability to lead when these rumors were combined with earlier allegations.
There is footage from earlier also where it seemed as if Trump is wearing a Foley Catheter. It is a medical device that is used to manage urinary incontinence. The image taken during a Rose
Garden appearance has prompted “medically inclined” people to give their diagnosis. There has been speculation that he may be suffering from late-stage Prefrontal Temporal Dementia. It is a condition that can cause incontinence and other neurological symptoms, too.
Incoherence, paraphasias, confusion, mixed up names, forgot names, insane babbling, mind boggling nonsense, flat out stupidity, word salad, lies…
EPIC MINDFUCKERY of Alzheimer’s and Frontotemporal dementia.
#TrumpIsInsanepic.twitter.com/qrQWCljG01
— John Francis (@JohnF1CDO) September 22, 2024
One social media user even suggested that Trump’s behavior and medical devices might point to previous “brain events.” This has led to complications such as drop foot and cognitive decline.
The internet response has been swift and divided. Some users wonder if the visible neck mark and previous mysterious bruises on Trump’s hands could indicate any ongoing treatment or maybe they are the signs of advanced illness. However, others think that, as usual, the internet is making more out of nothing.
Montage of clips of Trump dragging his right leg over the last few months. He refuses to release his medical records. pic.twitter.com/5Am3xiOdWT
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) October 30, 2024
However, there are several posts that have connected Trump’s visible physical condition to what they interpret as behavioral changes. These include erratic speech and aggressive rhetoric. Such claims amplify long-standing concerns about Trump’s mental status and ability along with his physical health.
