Donald Trump sparks new health concerns as fans say he 'isn’t well'

US President Donald Trump, 79, has sparked fresh concerns about his health after a recent public appearance at the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 5. A video clip from the event has gone viral on social media, showing Trump appearing to read from notes while counting down from five to zero.

In the clip, Trump said: "The First Lady is going to do the honours and we are going to do a countdown. We will go from five to zero, ok?" However, he kept his eyes on his notes throughout the countdown, only looking up once the lights were turned on and the crowd cheered.

Reactions online have been swift. One user on X commented: "HOLY SHT: A video is going viral showing Trump needing NOTES just to count down from FIVE. Donald Trump is not well."* Others speculated fatigue, while some raised concerns about cognitive function. One user wrote: "If you need notes to count down from five, you’re not 'tired' you’re not functioning. And they still hand him the nuclear codes like it’s a reality show prop."

Medical experts have previously voiced concerns about Trump’s mental sharpness. Dr. Vin Gupta, speaking on the MeidasTouch podcast, stated that signs of age-related cognitive decline are noticeable. He noted: "His response to somebody fainting in the Oval Office conveyed that. He didn’t show any signs of concern. He was slow to respond, and that slowness and fatigue you’re seeing more and more in his public events."

Questions about Trump’s health have circulated due to his age, weight, and medical history. Despite these concerns, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the President remains physically healthy. She confirmed that Trump underwent an MRI in October as part of a routine physical, with radiologists agreeing that he is in “exceptional physical health,” though the specific focus of the scan was not disclosed.

The viral countdown clip adds to the ongoing public debate about Trump’s fitness for office, especially given the demands of the presidency and the scrutiny that comes with it.