Donald Trump health fears rise as potential issue spotted in POTUS's ankles
Donald Trump was spotted at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday as he continues to be dogged by health concerns and rumors of dementia
Images of President Donald Trump at the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday have sparked renewed health speculation on social media, with users pointing to what appears to be significant swelling around his ankles.
The President and First Lady Melania Trump attended the championship match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as part of a broader effort to promote American involvement in soccer before next year's World Cup, which the United States will primarily host.
Trump received a mixed reception from the crowd, drawing both applause and jeers when shown on the stadium's big screen, and faced additional booing while presenting awards to the victorious team.
During the event, photographers captured the President from a direct frontal angle as he sat beside the First Lady, offering a clear view of his footwear and lower legs. Social media users on X quickly zeroed in on his noticeably swollen ankles, with this latest health discussion emerging just days after concerns about potential cognitive issues based on observations of his attire.
"What in the h--- is going on with Trump's legs and feet? Look at how his shoes are completely untied," one X user wrote. "Whatever he's hiding is getting worse.
"HEART FAILURE causes fluid accumulation in the lower legs," another commenter wrote. "His heart is too weak to pump blood through his kidneys efficiently so they can't remove excess fluid from the body.", reports the Irish Star.
WebMD points out that venous insufficiency, a condition where blood accumulates in the legs due to faulty valves, is a common culprit behind swollen ankles and feet.
Injuries like sprains and fractures can spark inflammation, while extended periods of sitting or standing can ramp up pressure in the lower limbs.
Leg swelling could also signal deep vein thrombosis, congestive heart failure, or kidney or liver disease.
The 79-year-old president's mental and physical health has been a hot topic on social media for years, with recent sightings of marks or sores on his right hand and neck fueling further speculation.
There's growing concern that he might be grappling with dementia, a degenerative disease believed to run in his family. Social media buzzes whenever the president stumbles during live events, posts incoherent tirades on Truth Social, or misremembers or invents key dates, names, or events, sparking debates about his cognitive health.
During his 2024 campaign, Trump frequently mocked Joe Biden for his alleged mental and physical shortcomings, branding him unfit for the presidency.
