Just Say It: Trump is Unwell
The article discusses concerns regarding President Trump's health as he approaches 80 years old. Despite visible signs of aging and health issues, Democrats are hesitant to address these concerns publicly. The piece highlights the contrast between the media's focus on Trump's health and the Democratic Party's strategy, which prioritizes other issues.
- ▪President Trump is rarely seen in public without makeup on his hands, which conceals discoloration.
- ▪He has made multiple visits to the dentist this year and has undergone cognitive tests, raising questions about his health.
- ▪Despite concerns about his age and health, Democrats have not prominently addressed these issues in their political messaging.
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| Original publisher | The Bulwark |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-trump-aging-elderly-very-old-hands-makeup |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 23:41:02 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-17T23:48:21.105Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-18T00:13:44.066Z |
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The OppositionDems Won’t Say It: Trump Is Falling ApartThe president is aging. He’s wearing hand makeup. Why aren’t Democrats making a bigger deal of his health?Lauren EganMay 17, 2026∙ Paid2021ShareTrump’s right hand last September. (Photo by Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images)PRESIDENT TRUMP IS RARELY SEEN IN PUBLIC these days without a thick layer of nude-colored makeup slathered on the back of his right hand.His aides have (unconvincingly) attributed the makeup, which conceals discoloration that resembles bruising, to the sheer number of hands the president shakes and to the aspirin he takes. But recently, Trump was photographed with both hands puffy and lathered—even though he obviously hasn’t become an ambidextrous greeter of White House visitors.That’s not all.
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