US President Donald Trump sparked confusion during a recent interview in the Oval Office while discussing his health and that of his late father, Fred Trump. Trump appeared to forget the medical condition that affected his father before asserting he himself does not suffer from it. The discussion took an unexpected turn when Trump struggled to recall the name of the condition, prompting assistance from his press secretary.
Trump described his father, who passed away in 1999 at the age of 93, as having a “heart that couldn’t be stopped” and claimed he faced virtually no health problems until later in life. “He had one problem,” Trump said before hesitating and asking, “What do they call it?” He pointed to his forehead, and Karoline Leavitt, his press secretary, responded with “Alzheimer’s.” Trump quickly replied, “Well, I don’t have it.”
When asked whether he worries about developing similar health issues, Trump dismissed the concern. “No, I don’t think about it at all,” he stated, shifting the conversation to his health checks and asserting that he is in “perfect health.” He emphasized the importance of regular physicals to reassure the public about the health of their president.
Trump also took the opportunity to criticize President Joe Biden, labeling him “the worst thing that ever happened to older people.” He boasted about knowing individuals in their 90s who are in excellent health, specifically mentioning retired golf legend Gary Player, who is currently 90. “He shot 70 with me the other day,” Trump claimed, highlighting his perspective on age and vitality.
The interview featured Trump making various gestures, including rubbing his hands and attributing marks on them to “only from shaking hands.” He also addressed speculation about his appearance, stating he had not used weight-loss injections, dismissively referring to them as “the fat drug.”
The remarks concerning Alzheimer’s drew significant attention online, with many users expressing disbelief and humor at Trump’s comments. One user remarked, “You really can’t make this up,” while another claimed, “spoiler alert: he has it.” Additional comments highlighted concerns about Trump’s cognitive abilities and overall character, with one user listing traits they felt were missing from Trump’s demeanor.
As the interview continues to circulate on social media, it underscores the often unpredictable nature of Trump’s public statements and the reactions they provoke.
