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Donald Trump’s helicopter walk sparks fresh health speculation

A short video of President Donald Trump exiting Marine One after a trip to North Dakota showed him walking with an uneven gait, prompting widespread speculation about his right leg and overall health. Social‑media users highlighted what they described as a limp or atrophied right leg, while some suggested possible underlying conditions, though no medical verification has been provided.

The White House responded sharply to the online criticism, labeling those commenting as “blind or stupid” and defending the president’s condition. Trump’s physician has reiterated that the president remains in “excellent health,” noting only minor issues such as lower‑leg swelling and benign bruising. Earlier incidents of Trump’s gait have similarly attracted public attention, but no official diagnosis has been offered.