Donald Trump was captured tightly gripping the handrails while departing Marine One, leading to concerns about dementia by experts. The US president descended from the helicopter on Friday night in Washington DC, avoiding questions as he headed towards Air Force One en route to Palm Beach for the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago golf resort.
Observers noted Trump’s cautious demeanor while navigating the aircraft steps, reigniting worries about his health. Despite the White House’s assurance of his “exceptional health,” Trump faces escalating health concerns. His recent limp while ascending Air Force One’s stairs in June, particularly favoring his left leg, has sparked speculation about potential dementia symptoms in the 79-year-old.
An individual analyzing a video highlighted Trump’s deliberate movement to firmly place his left leg, suggesting a potential health issue. A psychologist pointed out a distinctive behavior in Trump’s right leg that could indicate a specific form of dementia, known as Frontotemporal dementia.
In late October, Trump disclosed undergoing an MRI during his visit to Walter Reed Medical Center. He confirmed the MRI results were “perfect” while on Air Force One before traveling to Japan. When asked about the type of imaging, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed uncertainty but emphasized the president’s excellent health status.
Leavitt mentioned that advanced imaging is standard for presidential medical evaluations and affirmed Trump’s fitness. She acknowledged not having precise details about the imaging procedures but reiterated the president’s good health condition.