How Trump’s Disappearances Fuel Internet Theories

President Donald Trump’s choice to engage in a text-only interview with CNN’s State of the Union host Jake Tapper sparked new speculation regarding the health and public visibility of the 79-year-old commander-in-chief. Rather than speaking directly, Trump communicated his responses via text, which appeared onscreen throughout the segment. He expressed his aspirations for peace in the ongoing Gaza-Israel conflict and asserted a commitment to “complete obliteration” of Hamas if the group did not free hostages. However, the unconventional format garnered attention far beyond his statements.Debate flourished on social media, with users suggesting potential undisclosed medical treatments. Opinions ranged from speculations of cancer therapies to concerns about cognitive health, fueled by Trump's previous public appearances. Each sighting and related social media commentary stoked intrigue about Trump’s health status, particularly following a recent incident where he emerged with noticeable bruising on his hand, enhancing scrutiny of the White House's narrative control regarding his health. (Photo: Wikipedia Commons)