Video footage captured Donald Trump holding onto the handrails tightly while exiting Marine One, sparking concerns about his mental health.
The President of the United States descended from the helicopter on Friday evening, evading inquiries on the tarmac in Washington DC before boarding Air Force One bound for Palm Beach, where he will be spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago golf resort.
Observers noted Trump’s cautious movements on the aircraft steps, reigniting worries about his well-being. Despite assertions from the White House about his “exceptional health,” concerns about Trump’s physical condition persist.
In a previous instance in June, the commander-in-chief was seen limping while ascending the stairs to Air Force One, particularly favoring his left leg, leading to speculation of potential dementia symptoms in the 79-year-old.
Observers highlighted Trump’s deliberate placement of his left leg in a video, suggesting that his left leg was bearing most of the weight during the movement.
Following the incident, a psychologist identified a distinctive movement in Trump’s right leg that could indicate a specific form of dementia.
During a trip to Walter Reed Medical Center in late October, Trump disclosed having undergone an MRI, stating that the results were “perfect.” However, details about the type of advanced imaging used were not provided by the White House.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt mentioned that while advanced imaging is common for presidential health evaluations, specifics about Trump’s imaging were not disclosed, emphasizing the president’s good physical condition.
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