Donald Trump posting a week-old photo has heightened scrutiny of his health.

Amid continued concerns about his physical well-being, Trump posted an image of himself playing golf with a former football coach.

But, given the photo was taken a week ago, people raised concerns about a potential attempt to hoodwink the public about the true state of the president’s condition.

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    I suspect he’s genuinely unwell. The man is, above all else, a complete and utter attention whore and this is a rumor that could be immediately dispelled by him doing a loud, showy, public spectacle. That should be like Chistmas for him; it’s basically the universe giving him PERMISSION to do one of those fascism pep rallies he’s so fond of, and yet he hasn’t gone for it. Why?

    I don’t think he’s actually dead but I do think he’s in a bad way.

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      He might have had some routine surgery, probably not uncommon for someone his age, but his vanity won’t allow himself to appear weak

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      My guess is he had another stroke, and he is hoping his speech will recover to the point that it’s not obvious.

      When he got COVID the first time he made an appearance while he could barely stand and breathe.

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        When he got COVID the first time he made an appearance while he could barely stand and breathe.

        100% this. That and his deep and abiding narcissism. His sycophants keep saying he’s the most accessible and transparent POTUS ever, but it’s just because the guy is absolutely THIRSTY to be in front of cameras at all times.

        If something was not going on, he’d be racing to be in front of those cameras already.

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        I mean, would we even be able to tell it apart from his usual rambling?