The health of the U.S. president has been under intense public scrutiny since last summer, when the White House confirmed that Donald Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that affects blood circulation in the leg veins.

At 79, he has also been seen multiple times with noticeable bruising on his hands, including several instances this year, which led his team to address growing concerns. Initially, Trump claimed the marks came from bumping his hands on furniture, but later explained they were likely caused by his daily intake of 325 mg of aspirin.

He told reporters that while aspirin is beneficial for heart health, it can lead to bruising—especially at higher doses—adding that he personally takes a stronger form of it.

In recent months, attention has shifted beyond physical health to questions about his mental fitness. Critics have raised concerns, particularly in light of his decisions regarding the U.S. stance in the Iran conflict and statements he posted on Truth Social.

Public opinion appears divided. A YouGov poll from October 2024 showed many Americans already felt he was too old to serve as president, and by September 2025, that number had risen to 49%.

Speculation intensified after reports emerged that he had been excluded from a Situation Room meeting. Around the same time, footage of Trump stepping off Air Force One in Phoenix drew attention online. In the video, he stood with his legs unusually wide apart in an inverted V stance, while his upper body remained upright.

The unusual posture sparked widespread debate on social media, with some suggesting it could be linked to balance or coordination issues. Others speculated about possible physical support devices or discomfort in his legs or hips, though none of these theories have been confirmed.

As questions about his condition grow, some former allies have begun voicing doubts about his ability to lead. Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, once a supporter, claimed Trump had “lost his mind” after controversial statements about the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly called for invoking the Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which allows the vice president and cabinet to remove a president deemed unfit for office.

The amendment’s Section 4 applies when a president is unable to perform their duties but does not voluntarily step down, requiring a majority of the cabinet to agree.

Concerns escalated further with reports that Trump had been temporarily barred from a key Situation Room briefing due to fears his temperament might jeopardize a sensitive mission involving a U.S. service member stranded in Iran. According to reports, he reacted angrily upon learning about the incident, allegedly shouting at aides for an extended period.

Altogether, a combination of visible health issues, controversial decisions, and unusual behavior has fueled an ongoing and highly polarized debate about his fitness to remain in office.