What's A Pigeon-Toed Gait? Trump's Curious Walking Style Has Reignited Theories About His Health

President Donald Trump's unique walking style has drawn some concern about his health. Compared to his initial style of movement when he first entered the White House in 2016, videos of the president walking in 2025 reveal a very different gait. Sharing a moment with his grandson in November, the real estate mogul's stroll can be seen in a video taken outside the White House that showcases Trump's unusual walking pattern.

Trump looks like he's having a hard time walking... pic.twitter.com/yk7XOUOmQf

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Trump dragged a stiff left leg as he stepped forward with a foot twisted toward his right leg. The specific walking trait could be a sign of pigeon-toed gait, which is best characterized by an in-toed step of the foot with forward movement. In other words, individuals who have a pigeon-toed gait will turn their feet inward, not forward, when stepping. 

Though more commonly found in children, pigeon-toed gait can still occur in elderly patients. Trump was 78 when he was sworn into office for his second presidential term, which tied him with Joe Biden as the oldest person to do so. Given his advanced age, the president is more likely to develop a gait disorder, as individuals above the age of 69 have an increased chance of orthopedic problems, medical conditions, and neurological disorders. 

In October 2025, it was announced that the president would be undergoing his annual exam. The information set off alarm bells, as Donald Trump had already had an annual exam in April 2025, just six months prior. Given that the president's doctor declared him in good health following that appointment, the second visit was especially confusing. Nonetheless, the same old report came with the usual announcement from the White House physician, Dr. Sean Barbarella (via ABC): "President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health." 

However, things only got stranger when Trump shared that he had an MRI as part of his routine checkup. "Getting an MRI is very standard. What, you think I shouldn't have it? Other people get it," the nonplussed president told reporters onboard Air Force One in late October (via Reuters). "The doctor said it was the best result he has ever seen as a doctor," Trump added. Medical experts were quick to point out that MRIs are not a typical part of a routine exam and require a doctor's prescription to be performed. The president's confession about the procedure compounded people's worries about his health, and now is odd gait is sure to pour fuel on the flames of more rumors.