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(30,431 posts) Thu Dec 5, 2024, 10:27 PM Dec 5

Donald Trump's Health Under Scrutiny: Speculation Grows Amid Recent Public Appearances with Bruises on Hands PHOTOs [View all]

By Fisher Jack
December 1, 2024

Social media reactions have varied widely. One user on X remarked, “It would also explain why he has been so absent and hardly seen for much of the campaign trail and afterward. With sources saying he gets fatigued by the treatments, he gives fewer public appearances.” Others chimed in with criticism, asserting, “This man is not fit to do the job. Harris was right; no 80-year-old should be President of the USA; it is a very demanding job.”

Trump’s use of medication has also drawn scrutiny. While there has been no recent information suggesting that he is being prescribed blood thinners, speculation remains. In 2020, during his COVID-19 treatment, he was given various medications, including aspirin, known for its blood-thinning properties. However, current details regarding his medication regimen have not been publicly disclosed.

Dietary habits are another point of discussion. Reports have indicated that both his wife, Melania Trump, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the newly appointed head of the Department of Health and Human Services, have been encouraging him to adopt a healthier diet, moving away from fast food in favor of more nutritious options. This shift in dietary habits aims to bolster his overall well-being.

Though many are casting doubt on Trump’s fitness for office, the official narrative remains that he is in good health. Nevertheless, ongoing speculations and mixed signals from his public appearances continue to draw attention, leaving many to ponder the true state of his health as he approaches another term in office.

So what do YOU think? Scroll down a lil’ taste and give us your reaction.

Link: https://eurweb.com/2024/donald-trumps-health-sparks-concern-following-bruised-hands/

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Donald Trump's Health Under Scrutiny: Speculation Grows Amid Recent Public Appearances with Bruises on Hands PHOTOs [View all] Quixote1818 Dec 5 OP

Blood thinners? Kingofalldems Dec 5 #1

Could be blood thinner. Some medications cause discoloration in the knuckle area. Or he could be... brush Dec 5 #13

His cabinet picks make sense: they consistently show who he is. But he has been slipping MadameButterfly Dec 6 #23

His cabinet picks make sense? brush Dec 6 #37

Yes, that's what I mean MadameButterfly Dec 7 #53

that bruising could also be Brainstormy Dec 7 #63

I have the same issue with discoration on my hands and arms roomtomove Dec 7 #60

Eh, there's cemeteries full of better people waiting for Needy Amin to pop his cork... Hugin Dec 5 #2

Eh. Remember Mitch McConnell's bruised hands? Blaukraut Dec 5 #3

or better yet, drive a stake through his heart, just to make sure he's dead. Meadowoak Dec 6 #26

However NJCher Dec 7 #52

Melanoma urging him to eat better Strelnikov_ Dec 5 #4

"Darlink, you vant triple bacon cheeseburger?" tanyev Dec 5 #6

"It tastes like almonds." Orrex Dec 5 #10

It's "treeple bacon cheeseburger." Solomon Dec 6 #31

"Treeple Bekkin Chyeesebeyurger." Aristus Dec 6 #41

I figure he's probably started taking Wegovy Tanuki Dec 6 #28

President JD VANCE? BOSSHOG Dec 5 #5

The plan all along! NameAlreadyTaken Dec 5 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Orrex Dec 5 #9

The bdamomma Dec 6 #44

Cough. Kid Berwyn Dec 8 #68

Maybe he'll just fucking die already Orrex Dec 5 #8

Then we'll get President Vance. Crunchy Frog Dec 6 #32

One wish at a time! Orrex Dec 6 #35

Here's hoping the base won't follow Vance blindly and the politicians MadameButterfly Dec 8 #66

Maybe what's wrong with traitor is catching Marthe48 Dec 8 #69

What's the over and under for how long Trump serves before dying or being removed under the 25th Amendment? TomSlick Dec 5 #11

March Meadowoak Dec 6 #27

Wow. That would be quick. TomSlick Dec 6 #42

Watch out for them Ides.... yorkster Dec 7 #55

What a stunner... none of the other photos from that day in Texas show the "hand bruising" WarGamer Dec 5 #12

Whoa, that's not aspirin. I take aspirin. That's much stronger stuff. Joinfortmill Dec 5 #14

Meh canetoad Dec 6 #15

Yup... ultralite001 Dec 6 #17

Blood thinners LeftInTX Dec 6 #16

"Harris was right; no 80-year-old should be President of the USA; it is a very demanding job." Polybius Dec 6 #18

This is ridiculous. When you get older, your skin gets thinner. I get bruises all the time on my hands valleyrogue Dec 6 #19

Seriously, what I noticed in the other pic apparently from that day was niyad Dec 6 #21

veins get ropy looking with age. the skin above is thinner and the veins show up more. BlueWaveNeverEnd Dec 6 #34

My doctor explained that same fact to me, when I complained about a bruise on my allegorical oracle Dec 6 #25

I'm 71. Hasn't happened to me yet. electric_blue68 Dec 6 #45

Knr but, no such luck UTUSN Dec 6 #20

If I'm not mistaken videohead5 Dec 6 #22

I think secret service adviced him not to play golf after the assassination attempt. LisaL Dec 6 #24

That's correct underpants Dec 6 #30

Heh NJCher Dec 7 #56

This is the big tell right here NJCher Dec 7 #54

You are discouraged from ingesting food with Vitamin K when you're no_hypocrisy Dec 6 #29

His blood type is 10W30 anyway . . . . hatrack Dec 6 #38

I've been taking Warfarin for 30 years Mossfern Dec 8 #67

Yawn IcyPeas Dec 6 #33

Intravenous? PJMcK Dec 6 #36

My husband mentioned that no one is talking about his obvious dementia anymore. It's probably because he's Vinca Dec 6 #39

Maragrifto, great 😹 Meowmee Dec 7 #46

Just a little souvenir from mud-wrestling with Leon. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 6 #40

Huh, gives hope that there is a god and prays can be answered. republianmushroom Dec 6 #43

Perhaps he is molting. Drum Dec 7 #47

From the little I saw in the past few months and what my brother told me about Meowmee Dec 7 #48

Old people tend to bruise easily, especially if in poor health. Skin gets thinner as we age, more delicate. mucholderthandirt Dec 7 #50

Sorry about your father 🤗 Meowmee Dec 7 #65

It's a set up. Trump was never actually going to be president. Now we get hints his health is really bad. mucholderthandirt Dec 7 #49

See my post 52 NJCher Dec 7 #57

This is certainly among my scenarios too... Hugin Dec 7 #62

I'll up the ante on your wild eyed and probably true speculation... Hugin Dec 7 #61

Embalming fluid! Aussie105 Dec 7 #51

Another norm broken not to know the health of this aging man. FloridaBlues Dec 7 #58

I'm surprised he didn't try to cover it up with orange bondo makeup PuraVidaDreamin Dec 7 #59

Trump health rso Dec 7 #64

Maybe the mike fought back Marthe48 Dec 8 #70

Hand worms. Emile Dec 8 #71