Fresh concerns about the health of Donald Trump have emerged following his absence from a CNN interview. During the interview with Jake Tapper on Sunday, viewers were surprised to see that Trump did not appear on camera. Instead, the 79-year-old US President sent his responses via text before the show began, with graphics displaying his messages on the screen.
Trump discussed his efforts for peace in the Gaza-Israel conflict and threatened “complete obliteration” of Hamas if they did not release the hostages. When asked about the government shutdown, Trump responded optimistically, stating, “Good, we are winning, and cutting costs, big time!” The TV network has not clarified how they confirmed Trump as the sender of the texts.
Speculation about Trump’s health circulated on Twitter, with some calling for a wellness check to be conducted. Daniel Goldman criticized the text exchange, questioning why Trump could not participate via phone and expressing concerns about his absence from public view. Despite passing a medical examination earlier in the year, Trump has been dealing with chronic venous insufficiency, swollen ankles, bruising on his hand, and a drooping mouth in recent observations.