A strange lump was visible in the president’s pant leg while he was giving a speech in the Rose Garden on Monday sparking speculation that it may be a catheter, which could be used if he suffered from severe dementia
An odd protrusion in Donald Trump’s trousers has sparked a frenzy of speculation, with some onlookers suggesting it might be an indicator of severe dementia.
The peculiar bulge caught the public eye during his recent appearance in the Rose Garden. One sharp observer on X exclaimed: “Appears Trump is wearing a catheter,” as they shared the trending photos of Trump that ignited chatter late Monday evening.
Another took to X with their own theory: “Foley catheter. Urinary incontinence is a symptom of late-stage Prefrontal Temporal Dementia.”
This speculation swiftly captivated online crowds, amassing over 7,000 likes, reports the Mirror US. Frontotemporal dementia is characterized by abnormal protein clusters in brain cells, believed to impair cellular function significantly.
This condition can manifest in altered personality traits, behavioral shifts, and transformations in language and speech abilities.
Incontinence among those with this dementia type may arise from disinhibition, obsessive behaviors, easy distraction, or impaired self-awareness.
A Foley catheter is designed to siphon urine from the individual’s bladder into an external collection apparatus.
Initial curiosity was piqued by a tweet inviting scrutiny with the caption: “What’s going on here?” paired with four zoomed-in photos of Trump from behind, which secured over 17,000 likes. This peculiarity emerged soon after people noticed yet another baffling bump on his leg at a recent UFC event.
Despite the widespread gossip, there were alternative suggestions that the noticeable lump could actually be a support brace, contrasting the circulating images that seem to hint at a catheter.
Social media is abuzz with theories concerning President Trump’s health, with one user writing: “It’s long been suspected he’s had one or more brain events that’s the case, the brace is likely for drop foot,” and noted further: “He’s clearly wearing a catheter in the photo below, which also tracks since bladder control often becomes unpredictable after neurological damage. Which would explain the fascination with Hannibal Lecter, the asylum rhetoric, and a slew of other bizarre behavior.”
Observers noted that during his time at the UFC championship bout in New Jersey, there were signs that Trump might be using a catheter.
A comment stated: “Trump is absolutely wearing a Foley catheter. It’s a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a bag strapped to the leg. That line down his pants? Not a crease. It’s tubing. Every step he takes sounds like the sloshing of a warm Capri Sun,” including a photo for evidence.
Another person remarked: “Leg braces. And it appeared as though he had a catheter in as well,” yet the actuality of what was on Trump’s leg, be it simply an unusual dent in his trousers, stirred curiosity, with one individual jesting: “Wrinkles in his pants? Drrrr,” and another brushing off the discussion: “Wrinkles in the suit? Who tf cares?”.
Despite swirling rumors, Trump’s doctor, Captain Sean Barbabella, shared that the former president is in tip-top shape after his first yearly check-up, sidestepping any discussion of a catheter or aids like leg braces.
Come April, President Trump was stamped with a seal of “excellent cognitive and physical health” post a thorough examination at Walter Reed in Bethesda, lasting nearly five hours. The medical deep dive included tests ranging from blood work to heart checks, not to mention ultrasounds and notably, acing the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), nailing a flawless score, as announced by Dr. Barbabella.
On another note, Monday had Trump returning to the White House, fresh from a relaxing stint at Camp David in Maryland. A buzz surrounded viral snapshots of Trump taking stock of an ongoing construction gig on the presidential lawn.
Speculations arose among onlookers regarding Trump’s odd posture while he mingled with the crew, parked atop a plank laid out over the green.