Reports about Donald Trump’s health are again sparking questions. At a 9/11 memorial event this week, cameras captured what critics described as a visibly “droopy” right side of his face.
The appearance fueled speculation that the 79-year-old president may be struggling with physical decline. Trump is already the oldest president in U.S. history, a fact critics often highlight.
Rick Wilson, a longtime Republican strategist turned critic, seized on the incident. He declared flatly in a Substack post that Trump is not okay and that “something is deeply wrong.”
Wilson has made political ads for senators and governors but has also become one of Trump’s harshest opponents. His commentary this week accused the press of avoiding the subject.
He wrote that reporters seem to accept White House claims that Trump is the “healthiest, strongest, tallest President For Life ever” instead of pressing for answers about his actual condition.
Wilson added that coverage of Trump differs sharply from media scrutiny of former President Joe Biden, who also faced frequent questions about his age and stamina.
“Everyone said Biden was hiding a health crisis,” Wilson wrote. “Now Trump is falling apart before our eyes, but the media does not seem to care.”
The September 11 event where Trump appeared marked the 24th anniversary of the attacks. He spoke at the Pentagon ceremony before traveling to New York for a Yankees game later that day.
At the baseball game, Trump drew both cheers and boos from the crowd. His appearance at the stadium suite received attention, but the focus soon shifted back to his health.
The Daily Beast reported that Trump’s right facial side appeared slack, prompting speculation about a possible stroke. Online debate grew quickly as clips spread across social platforms.
White House officials pushed back on the rumors, noting Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition that causes swelling in his legs. They also said he takes aspirin, leading to bruising.
Photos from recent weeks showed Trump’s hand covered in heavy makeup, apparently concealing dark marks. Officials said the bruises come from both aspirin use and frequent handshakes with supporters.
Trump has dismissed speculation in public. At a dinner with wealthy supporters last week, he joked about rumors predicting his “imminent death” and called himself stronger than ever.
Still, questions have persisted after his four-day absence from public view earlier in September. The break came just before his return at the 9/11 memorial events.
Supporters argue that speculation about Trump’s health is politically motivated. They claim his opponents are pushing false stories because they cannot defeat him in policy debates.
Critics respond that the president’s health is not a partisan issue. They argue the public has a right to know if their leader is physically fit for office.
Wilson’s comments added more fuel to that debate. His pointed question, “Is Trump OK?” followed by his own answer, “No,” quickly spread online among Trump’s opponents.
This is not the first time Trump’s health has come under scrutiny. Earlier in July, the White House confirmed his circulation condition after photos of swollen ankles surfaced online.
Doctors close to the president have dismissed serious concerns. Former White House physician Ronny Jackson said Trump is in “excellent health” and able to perform the duties of the office.
Still, Trump’s critics continue to highlight his age, bruising, and now the “droopy” face incident as evidence that the issue cannot be ignored.
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The White House has not announced plans for new medical reports. Past administrations often released detailed health summaries, but recent updates under Trump have been less extensive.
For now, the debate continues across media, political circles, and online platforms. Whether the press increases scrutiny of Trump’s health remains to be seen in the weeks ahead.
Read the full post right here on Substack.
