Donald Trump has sparked fresh health fears after appearing sweaty and exhausted on the campaign trail, while unusual noises during speeches have prompted further questions about his condition. The 80-year-old US President was reportedly looking haggard as he returned to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland late on Monday night following a rally in Mississippi.
Despite temperatures being in the 50s, Mr Trump appeared to be perspiring heavily as he stepped off Air Force One, raising questions about his physical condition. His appearance came after an exhausting day of campaigning, during which he travelled to Corinth to rally support for Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
He appeared low on energy as he walked towards the stage, moving slowly and looking down at where he was placing his feet. At times, he paused to throw hats into the crowd, with his movements appearing sluggish. The latest concerns come as Mr Trump embarks on an intensive campaign schedule ahead of the November midterm elections, with the President holding almost daily rallies to protect Republican seats.
The rally in Mississippi marked his eighth consecutive day on the campaign trail, with the President frequently returning to Washington late at night. He briefly spoke to reporters for around 90 seconds after landing on Monday before returning to the White House shortly before midnight.
His appearance also raised eyebrows the following morning when he addressed reporters before boarding Air Force One. Mr Trump appeared without his usual tie, with his shirt collar undone, exposing a noticeable contrast between his pale neck and the bronzed appearance of his face.
Over the weekend, the President acknowledged the strain of his campaign schedule, admitting that repeatedly addressing large crowds was taking its toll on his voice.
Speaking in Michigan on Sunday, he said: “I’ve done this 26 times. You think it’s easy doing these little suckers?”
He added: “When God made vocal cords, he didn’t make them for doing 25 or 26 of these in a period of 10 days.”
However, it is not just his appearance and hoarse voice that have attracted attention.
Mr Trump has also made a series of unusual noises during recent speeches, including during rallies in South Carolina on October 21 and Iowa the following day.
One particularly strange vocalisation at the end of a phrase in Clemson went viral online, prompting viewers to question what had happened.
Dr Henry Abraham, a psychiatrist who has examined videos of the President’s recent appearances, suggested the noises could potentially indicate a neurological problem.
He told the Daily Beast: “This is striking and most likely a neurological sign suggesting a simple seizure originating from a specific location in his brain.”
He added that other neurological conditions could explain the unusual vocalisations and said appropriate neurological tests might help establish the cause.
He claimed: “Even without a thorough workup, this is good evidence there is a problem in the president’s brain.”
The comments have fuelled further speculation about the President’s health, although no diagnosis has been established and the noises alone cannot confirm a neurological condition.
There have also been repeated questions over bruising visible on both of Mr Trump’s hands during public appearances.
The White House has previously attributed the marks to frequent handshaking, combined with his use of aspirin, although the bruising has continued to attract attention.
Mr Trump has on several occasions appeared to cover the marks with make-up.
The White House has not provided a new medical explanation for the latest observations described in the report.
