Fresh concerns over Donald Trump’s health have emerged following his absence in a CNN interview. During the interview with Jake Tapper on Sunday, viewers were surprised to find the 79-year-old US President sending texted responses before the show. The broadcast displayed Trump’s messages on screen, where he discussed his peace efforts in the Gaza-Israel conflict and threatened complete obliteration of Hamas if they did not release hostages.
When asked about the government shutdown, Trump responded optimistically, stating, “Good, we are winning, and cutting costs, big time!” The TV network has not disclosed how they verified Trump as the text sender, leading to speculation on Twitter about his well-being. Concerns were raised by viewers about the unusual interview format, with some calling for a wellness check to be conducted.
Criticism of the text interview came from politician Daniel Goldman, who questioned the unprecedented method and Trump’s recent absence from public view. Despite passing a medical evaluation earlier in the year, Trump has been dealing with chronic venous insufficiency, swollen ankles, bruising on his hand, and a drooping mouth in recent months.