Donald Trump has pushed back against renewed speculation about his health, offering an unusual explanation after critics accused him of dozing off during public meetings in recent months.

Questions about Trump’s condition intensified in 2025 when observers noticed a prominent bruise on his hand—one his team appeared to conceal with heavy makeup. Around the same time, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition caused by damaged leg veins that don’t function properly.

The speculation grew so intense that online rumors even claimed the 47th president had died after he briefly disappeared from public view.

Despite this, Trump has repeatedly insisted he remains in peak condition, often calling himself the “healthiest president ever,” especially after saying he passed a cognitive test with top marks last year. Still, footage showing him seemingly nodding off during meetings has fueled criticism.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied sleeping, saying he was merely resting his eyes—or blinking.

“I’ll just close them. It’s very relaxing,” he said. “Sometimes they catch me blinking and take a picture right at that moment.”

Trump has frequently mocked his predecessor Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” though critics argue Trump himself has appeared fatigued while on the job.

During a cabinet meeting broadcast nationwide last month, Trump claimed he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago,” yet cameras showed him appearing drowsy for much of the session that followed.

Health concerns have circulated for months, and Trump addressed them directly in the interview. He attributed the bruising on his hands to taking aspirin as a blood thinner—at a level far above standard medical recommendations.

“They say aspirin thins the bl00d,” he explained.

“I don’t want thick blood going through my heart. I want thin blood. Does that make sense?”

Trump said he takes roughly four times the typical dose, admitting the choice is partly driven by superstition. He also noted that his skin has become more fragile with age, recalling an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention when Attorney General Pam Bondi accidentally cut his hand while high-fiving him, her ring catching his skin.

Donald Trump has pushed back against renewed speculation about his health, offering an unusual explanation after critics accused him of dozing off during public meetings in recent months.

Questions about Trump’s condition intensified in 2025 when observers noticed a prominent bruise on his hand—one his team appeared to conceal with heavy makeup. Around the same time, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition caused by damaged leg veins that don’t function properly.

The speculation grew so intense that online rumors even claimed the 47th president had died after he briefly disappeared from public view.

Despite this, Trump has repeatedly insisted he remains in peak condition, often calling himself the “healthiest president ever,” especially after saying he passed a cognitive test with top marks last year. Still, footage showing him seemingly nodding off during meetings has fueled criticism.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied sleeping, saying he was merely resting his eyes—or blinking.

“I’ll just close them. It’s very relaxing,” he said. “Sometimes they catch me blinking and take a picture right at that moment.”

Trump has frequently mocked his predecessor Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” though critics argue Trump himself has appeared fatigued while on the job.

During a cabinet meeting broadcast nationwide last month, Trump claimed he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago,” yet cameras showed him appearing drowsy for much of the session that followed.

Health concerns have circulated for months, and Trump addressed them directly in the interview. He attributed the bruising on his hands to taking aspirin as a blood thinner—at a level far above standard medical recommendations.

“They say aspirin thins the bl00d,” he explained.

“I don’t want thick blood going through my heart. I want thin blood. Does that make sense?”

Trump said he takes roughly four times the typical dose, admitting the choice is partly driven by superstition. He also noted that his skin has become more fragile with age, recalling an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention when Attorney General Pam Bondi accidentally cut his hand while high-fiving him, her ring catching his skin.

Donald Trump has pushed back against renewed speculation about his health, offering an unusual explanation after critics accused him of dozing off during public meetings in recent months.

Questions about Trump’s condition intensified in 2025 when observers noticed a prominent bruise on his hand—one his team appeared to conceal with heavy makeup. Around the same time, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition caused by damaged leg veins that don’t function properly.

The speculation grew so intense that online rumors even claimed the 47th president had died after he briefly disappeared from public view.

Despite this, Trump has repeatedly insisted he remains in peak condition, often calling himself the “healthiest president ever,” especially after saying he passed a cognitive test with top marks last year. Still, footage showing him seemingly nodding off during meetings has fueled criticism.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied sleeping, saying he was merely resting his eyes—or blinking.

“I’ll just close them. It’s very relaxing,” he said. “Sometimes they catch me blinking and take a picture right at that moment.”

Trump has frequently mocked his predecessor Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” though critics argue Trump himself has appeared fatigued while on the job.

During a cabinet meeting broadcast nationwide last month, Trump claimed he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago,” yet cameras showed him appearing drowsy for much of the session that followed.

Health concerns have circulated for months, and Trump addressed them directly in the interview. He attributed the bruising on his hands to taking aspirin as a blood thinner—at a level far above standard medical recommendations.

“They say aspirin thins the bl00d,” he explained.

“I don’t want thick blood going through my heart. I want thin blood. Does that make sense?”

Trump said he takes roughly four times the typical dose, admitting the choice is partly driven by superstition. He also noted that his skin has become more fragile with age, recalling an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention when Attorney General Pam Bondi accidentally cut his hand while high-fiving him, her ring catching his skin.

Donald Trump has pushed back against renewed speculation about his health, offering an unusual explanation after critics accused him of dozing off during public meetings in recent months.

Questions about Trump’s condition intensified in 2025 when observers noticed a prominent bruise on his hand—one his team appeared to conceal with heavy makeup. Around the same time, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition caused by damaged leg veins that don’t function properly.

The speculation grew so intense that online rumors even claimed the 47th president had died after he briefly disappeared from public view.

Despite this, Trump has repeatedly insisted he remains in peak condition, often calling himself the “healthiest president ever,” especially after saying he passed a cognitive test with top marks last year. Still, footage showing him seemingly nodding off during meetings has fueled criticism.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied sleeping, saying he was merely resting his eyes—or blinking.

“I’ll just close them. It’s very relaxing,” he said. “Sometimes they catch me blinking and take a picture right at that moment.”

Trump has frequently mocked his predecessor Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” though critics argue Trump himself has appeared fatigued while on the job.

During a cabinet meeting broadcast nationwide last month, Trump claimed he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago,” yet cameras showed him appearing drowsy for much of the session that followed.

Health concerns have circulated for months, and Trump addressed them directly in the interview. He attributed the bruising on his hands to taking aspirin as a blood thinner—at a level far above standard medical recommendations.

“They say aspirin thins the bl00d,” he explained.

“I don’t want thick blood going through my heart. I want thin blood. Does that make sense?”

Trump said he takes roughly four times the typical dose, admitting the choice is partly driven by superstition. He also noted that his skin has become more fragile with age, recalling an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention when Attorney General Pam Bondi accidentally cut his hand while high-fiving him, her ring catching his skin.

Donald Trump has pushed back against renewed speculation about his health, offering an unusual explanation after critics accused him of dozing off during public meetings in recent months.

Questions about Trump’s condition intensified in 2025 when observers noticed a prominent bruise on his hand—one his team appeared to conceal with heavy makeup. Around the same time, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition caused by damaged leg veins that don’t function properly.

The speculation grew so intense that online rumors even claimed the 47th president had died after he briefly disappeared from public view.

Despite this, Trump has repeatedly insisted he remains in peak condition, often calling himself the “healthiest president ever,” especially after saying he passed a cognitive test with top marks last year. Still, footage showing him seemingly nodding off during meetings has fueled criticism.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied sleeping, saying he was merely resting his eyes—or blinking.

“I’ll just close them. It’s very relaxing,” he said. “Sometimes they catch me blinking and take a picture right at that moment.”

Trump has frequently mocked his predecessor Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” though critics argue Trump himself has appeared fatigued while on the job.

During a cabinet meeting broadcast nationwide last month, Trump claimed he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago,” yet cameras showed him appearing drowsy for much of the session that followed.

Health concerns have circulated for months, and Trump addressed them directly in the interview. He attributed the bruising on his hands to taking aspirin as a blood thinner—at a level far above standard medical recommendations.

“They say aspirin thins the bl00d,” he explained.

“I don’t want thick blood going through my heart. I want thin blood. Does that make sense?”

Trump said he takes roughly four times the typical dose, admitting the choice is partly driven by superstition. He also noted that his skin has become more fragile with age, recalling an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention when Attorney General Pam Bondi accidentally cut his hand while high-fiving him, her ring catching his skin.

Donald Trump has pushed back against renewed speculation about his health, offering an unusual explanation after critics accused him of dozing off during public meetings in recent months.

Questions about Trump’s condition intensified in 2025 when observers noticed a prominent bruise on his hand—one his team appeared to conceal with heavy makeup. Around the same time, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition caused by damaged leg veins that don’t function properly.

The speculation grew so intense that online rumors even claimed the 47th president had died after he briefly disappeared from public view.

Despite this, Trump has repeatedly insisted he remains in peak condition, often calling himself the “healthiest president ever,” especially after saying he passed a cognitive test with top marks last year. Still, footage showing him seemingly nodding off during meetings has fueled criticism.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied sleeping, saying he was merely resting his eyes—or blinking.

“I’ll just close them. It’s very relaxing,” he said. “Sometimes they catch me blinking and take a picture right at that moment.”

Trump has frequently mocked his predecessor Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” though critics argue Trump himself has appeared fatigued while on the job.

During a cabinet meeting broadcast nationwide last month, Trump claimed he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago,” yet cameras showed him appearing drowsy for much of the session that followed.

Health concerns have circulated for months, and Trump addressed them directly in the interview. He attributed the bruising on his hands to taking aspirin as a blood thinner—at a level far above standard medical recommendations.

“They say aspirin thins the bl00d,” he explained.

“I don’t want thick blood going through my heart. I want thin blood. Does that make sense?”

Trump said he takes roughly four times the typical dose, admitting the choice is partly driven by superstition. He also noted that his skin has become more fragile with age, recalling an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention when Attorney General Pam Bondi accidentally cut his hand while high-fiving him, her ring catching his skin.

Donald Trump has pushed back against renewed speculation about his health, offering an unusual explanation after critics accused him of dozing off during public meetings in recent months.

Questions about Trump’s condition intensified in 2025 when observers noticed a prominent bruise on his hand—one his team appeared to conceal with heavy makeup. Around the same time, it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition caused by damaged leg veins that don’t function properly.

The speculation grew so intense that online rumors even claimed the 47th president had died after he briefly disappeared from public view.

Despite this, Trump has repeatedly insisted he remains in peak condition, often calling himself the “healthiest president ever,” especially after saying he passed a cognitive test with top marks last year. Still, footage showing him seemingly nodding off during meetings has fueled criticism.

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump denied sleeping, saying he was merely resting his eyes—or blinking.

“I’ll just close them. It’s very relaxing,” he said. “Sometimes they catch me blinking and take a picture right at that moment.”

Trump has frequently mocked his predecessor Joe Biden as “Sleepy Joe,” though critics argue Trump himself has appeared fatigued while on the job.

During a cabinet meeting broadcast nationwide last month, Trump claimed he was “sharper than I was 25 years ago,” yet cameras showed him appearing drowsy for much of the session that followed.

Health concerns have circulated for months, and Trump addressed them directly in the interview. He attributed the bruising on his hands to taking aspirin as a blood thinner—at a level far above standard medical recommendations.

“They say aspirin thins the bl00d,” he explained.

“I don’t want thick blood going through my heart. I want thin blood. Does that make sense?”

Trump said he takes roughly four times the typical dose, admitting the choice is partly driven by superstition. He also noted that his skin has become more fragile with age, recalling an incident at the 2024 Republican National Convention when Attorney General Pam Bondi accidentally cut his hand while high-fiving him, her ring catching his skin.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are known as ‘staggeringly out of touch’ by animal rights organisation PETA following a recent picture with their dog’s puppies.

Last week, the Princess of Wales posted a sweet snap of her husband sitting on a field with their English Cocker Spaniel, Orla, and three of the dog’s puppies.

The little pups were seemingly born in May, and William’s birthday portrait is the first look royal fans have at the sweet animals.

Alongside the Instagram photo, Kate wrote in the caption: “Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies!”

Other users commented: “My heart just exploded. Happy Birthday!” and: “What a joyful photo. Happy birthday to HRH Prince William.”

However, not everyone was as infatuated with the photo, as PETA has declared a cruel statement criticising the couple.

The organisation announced a statement charging them of ‘churning out a litter’ instead of adopting.

PETA’s Vice President of Programmes Elisa Allen said: “The Prince and Princess of Wales should know that shelters here and worldwide are overflowing with puppies desperate for a second chance at a loving home and that churning out a litter in the midst of this animal homelessness crisis is staggeringly out of touch.

“If William is going to lead, he might well take a lesson from King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who have chosen to adopt from a shelter rather than contribute to the problem.”

The couple, who are yet to openly answer to the comments, welcomed Orla into their family back in 2020 after their first dog Lupo unpredictely passed away.

Lupo had been given as a wedding gift to the couple from The Princess of Wales’ brother, James Middleton.

It’s unknown how many of Orla’s pups the Prince and Princess of Wales plan to keep, although some reports recommend it could be just one.

Elsewhere, The King and Camilla chose to adopt back in February, which was referred to PETA in their statement.

They approved a Jack Russell terrier called Moley, four months after losing their last beloved rescue pup, Beth, who was adopted in 2011.

They shared: “We’re pleased to confirm that Battersea has recently rehomed an 8-week-old Jack Russell terrier cross female puppy, called Moley, to our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen.

“The Queen has long been a supporter of Battersea’s work and has previously rehomed two rescue dogs from our charity.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton are known as ‘staggeringly out of touch’ by animal rights organisation PETA following a recent picture with their dog’s puppies.

Last week, the Princess of Wales posted a sweet snap of her husband sitting on a field with their English Cocker Spaniel, Orla, and three of the dog’s puppies.

The little pups were seemingly born in May, and William’s birthday portrait is the first look royal fans have at the sweet animals.

Alongside the Instagram photo, Kate wrote in the caption: “Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies!”

Other users commented: “My heart just exploded. Happy Birthday!” and: “What a joyful photo. Happy birthday to HRH Prince William.”

However, not everyone was as infatuated with the photo, as PETA has declared a cruel statement criticising the couple.

The organisation announced a statement charging them of ‘churning out a litter’ instead of adopting.

PETA’s Vice President of Programmes Elisa Allen said: “The Prince and Princess of Wales should know that shelters here and worldwide are overflowing with puppies desperate for a second chance at a loving home and that churning out a litter in the midst of this animal homelessness crisis is staggeringly out of touch.

“If William is going to lead, he might well take a lesson from King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who have chosen to adopt from a shelter rather than contribute to the problem.”

The couple, who are yet to openly answer to the comments, welcomed Orla into their family back in 2020 after their first dog Lupo unpredictely passed away.

Lupo had been given as a wedding gift to the couple from The Princess of Wales’ brother, James Middleton.

It’s unknown how many of Orla’s pups the Prince and Princess of Wales plan to keep, although some reports recommend it could be just one.

Elsewhere, The King and Camilla chose to adopt back in February, which was referred to PETA in their statement.

They approved a Jack Russell terrier called Moley, four months after losing their last beloved rescue pup, Beth, who was adopted in 2011.

They shared: “We’re pleased to confirm that Battersea has recently rehomed an 8-week-old Jack Russell terrier cross female puppy, called Moley, to our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen.

“The Queen has long been a supporter of Battersea’s work and has previously rehomed two rescue dogs from our charity.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton are known as ‘staggeringly out of touch’ by animal rights organisation PETA following a recent picture with their dog’s puppies.

Last week, the Princess of Wales posted a sweet snap of her husband sitting on a field with their English Cocker Spaniel, Orla, and three of the dog’s puppies.

The little pups were seemingly born in May, and William’s birthday portrait is the first look royal fans have at the sweet animals.

Alongside the Instagram photo, Kate wrote in the caption: “Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies!”

Other users commented: “My heart just exploded. Happy Birthday!” and: “What a joyful photo. Happy birthday to HRH Prince William.”

However, not everyone was as infatuated with the photo, as PETA has declared a cruel statement criticising the couple.

The organisation announced a statement charging them of ‘churning out a litter’ instead of adopting.

PETA’s Vice President of Programmes Elisa Allen said: “The Prince and Princess of Wales should know that shelters here and worldwide are overflowing with puppies desperate for a second chance at a loving home and that churning out a litter in the midst of this animal homelessness crisis is staggeringly out of touch.

“If William is going to lead, he might well take a lesson from King Charles III and Queen Camilla, who have chosen to adopt from a shelter rather than contribute to the problem.”

The couple, who are yet to openly answer to the comments, welcomed Orla into their family back in 2020 after their first dog Lupo unpredictely passed away.

Lupo had been given as a wedding gift to the couple from The Princess of Wales’ brother, James Middleton.

It’s unknown how many of Orla’s pups the Prince and Princess of Wales plan to keep, although some reports recommend it could be just one.

Elsewhere, The King and Camilla chose to adopt back in February, which was referred to PETA in their statement.

They approved a Jack Russell terrier called Moley, four months after losing their last beloved rescue pup, Beth, who was adopted in 2011.

They shared: “We’re pleased to confirm that Battersea has recently rehomed an 8-week-old Jack Russell terrier cross female puppy, called Moley, to our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen.

“The Queen has long been a supporter of Battersea’s work and has previously rehomed two rescue dogs from our charity.”