Back in July, the White House released a doctor’s statement after President Donald Trump was evaluated for lower-leg swelling. The diagnosis was chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common and generally harmless condition for older adults. The note aimed to calm speculation, but online chatter has continued.
On Thursday, Trump attended a 9/11 memorial service at the Pentagon, laying a wreath and observing a moment of silence with First Lady Melania Trump. The solemn event marked 24 years since the attacks.
People quickly noticed something unusual about Trump’s face. During the ceremony, clips showed one side drooping a little. Some people even suggested he looked like he was struggling to stay awake.
The unusual moments quickly spread online. On X, users shared posts and emojis. One wrote, “🚨 During the 9/11 ceremony Trump was falling asleep. Also, his face started to droop on one side.” Another asked, “Did he have a stroke?”
Some argue that media reports ignore signs of possible stroke or other serious issues.
🚨 #BREAKINGNEWS During the 9/11 ceremony Trump was falling asleep. Also while relaxing his face started to droop on one side. This is a significant sign from someone who has recently had a stroke. The man is not medically well. 🚨pic.twitter.com/iX1fYysYTt
— Ford News (@FordJohnathan5) September 11, 2025
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That is a mini stroke.
— IanMack1951 (@Josephsoap171) September 11, 2025
Stroke
— Jason Bell 🇺🇸🦅 (@JBellSATX) September 11, 2025
He’s had a stroke.
— Lewis (@LewisT_66) September 11, 2025
Stroke. No doubt
— grandma (@rslaxer1) September 11, 2025
Stroke face
— Pdubhtown (@Playa1Zero) September 11, 2025
Did he have a stroke? The right side of his face seems…broken
— Techgnostik 🫶 (@Techgnostik) September 11, 2025
He’s having a mini stroke is my bet. I’m a nurse. It’s a TIA.
A TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) is sometimes called a “mini-stroke.” It happens when blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily blocked but then restored quickly, usually within minutes to a couple of hours.…
— Deanna (@deanna504) September 11, 2025
He had a stroke. I’m convinced he did. —a mouth drooping on one side is a key sign of a stroke, and it is part of the F.A.S.T. acronym used to remember stroke symptoms. This facial weakness, known as facial palsy or facial droop, happens because a stroke damages the part of the… pic.twitter.com/6SkbLph7oC
— NadelParis (@NadelParis) September 11, 2025
Is he having a stroke? What is wrong with his face? pic.twitter.com/E3FMWXEv74
— 💥TheCamelsToe💥 (@luv_that_chichi) September 11, 2025
The limping right side of his face shows signs of previous stroke
— 20% (@pur3profit20) September 11, 2025
Screenshots of Trump’s face, his ankle, and a hand bruise have circulated widely over the past few weeks. The 79-year-old’s public appearances are now heavily scrutinized, with viewers analyzing every gesture and expression.
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