Warning Signs That Prove Donald Trump's Health Might Be On The Decline

As recently as his April 11, 2025, annual physical, President Donald Trump's physician, Sean P. Barbabella, was painting a fairly rosy picture of the septuagenarian leader's health, describing it as "excellent." The report highlighted his active lifestyle — including frequent golf and a busy public schedule — as key contributors to his well-being. Trump's weight was recorded at 224 pounds, down from 244 in 2020 – confirming what many suspected about his weight – with blood pressure at 128/74. A comprehensive neurological exam showed no cognitive abnormalities, and Trump himself claimed he received "the highest mark" on cognitive testing. The memo also noted past scarring from the 2024 assassination attempt and identified diverticulosis and a benign colon polyp found during a colonoscopy (via The White House).

However, recent news reports reveal speculation that all may not be as it seems with the President's health. Some claim to have seen signs that he may be wearing a catheter with a leg bag (per Mirror). Also, there were reports in March 2025 that he had a bruised hand and was dragging his right leg (per Business Standard). While there has not been confirmation of any health conditions that would explain these signs, they have sparked concern that Trump's health is in decline.

While speculation is swirling online that certain suspicious lumps and bumps in his lower legs and in his crotch area could indicate the use of a leg bag and catheter, yet others believe the President may be wearing leg braces. Per the Independent, the day after he took a fall while climbing the steps up to Air Force One, zoomed-in photos from a Rose Garden appearance revealed marks on his pant legs that some thought could be signs of braces that he is wearing because he is unsteady on his feet. 

A video from March of the President golfing seems to lend credence to the braces theory. According to Business Standard, social media users who saw the video described the President as "wobbly" and dragging his right leg "like a piece of wood."

As further evidence that Trump might be experiencing balance problems, in February of 2025, it was widely reported that he had a large bruise on the back of his right hand. The official explanation offered by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, however, was that the mark was the result of frequent handshaking (per NBC News).

Without confirmation from President Trump or his staff, it's impossible to know if his health is declining or if he has any undisclosed health conditions. However, the Mayo Clinic explains that foot drop, which leads to dragging of the foot, is most commonly caused by injury or compression of the peroneal nerve, often due to knee trauma or complications from hip or knee surgery. It can also result from a pinched nerve in the spine or nerve damage related to diabetes. Muscle or nerve disorders like muscular dystrophy, polio, or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease may contribute as well. Additionally, brain and spinal cord conditions such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or ALS (the condition that triggered the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge") can lead to foot drop, which is often treated with braces.

Your doctor may suggest using a catheter for a variety of medical reasons. These can include trouble emptying the bladder (urinary retention), loss of bladder control (incontinence), recovery from prostate or genital surgery, or health conditions that affect normal urination, such as multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, or dementia.

It is not uncommon for older adults to have large purplish-red bruises (actinic purpura) appear on the backs of the hands and forearms, especially if they have sun-damaged skin. These harmless lesions can show up after minor bumps (or even no trauma at all) and may take up to three weeks to fade, sometimes leaving discoloration behind.