Donald Trump has sparked fresh health concerns after confessing he is 'not doing well' when it comes to his chances of getting into heaven. The 79-year-old US President made the unusual admission during an appearance on Fox and Friends, just a day after hosting European leaders, including Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the White House. Linking his legacy to global diplomacy, Trump remarked that if he succeeds in brokering peace between Ukraine and Russia, it might help secure him a place in the afterlife.
His comments immediately went viral, with many questioning whether Trump's sudden preoccupation with mortality was a sign of something more serious. Speculation intensified online, particularly as Trump has previously been photographed with swollen ankles and bruising on his hand, often concealed with makeup. In July, the White House confirmed that he had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency — a common but usually benign vein condition in older adults that causes swelling in the legs. While his physician, Captain Sean Barbabella, has repeatedly stated that Trump remains in 'excellent cognitive and physical health', his remarks about death and the afterlife have fuelled theories that he is privately aware of a decline.
Trump's ankles are extremely swollen 😬
— Nick Freiling (@NickFreiling) August 16, 2025
See Putin's for comparison. pic.twitter.com/dtzxWi2CL7
Footage shows Trump not being able to walk in a straight line while meeting Putin😬 pic.twitter.com/2WS3NXjO2c
— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) August 15, 2025
Trump couldn’t even walk in a straight line to greet Putin; stumbling like a man who just met gravity for the first time.
— Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) August 15, 2025
World stage, red carpet, and he’s out here looking like a malfunctioning Roomba. pic.twitter.com/wVyk0vSLuW
The health debate underscores the political and personal scrutiny surrounding America's oldest president. As Trump continues his second term in office, every remark and appearance is closely analysed for signs of frailty. While his doctors insist the condition is non-threatening and part of the natural ageing process, his recent words have raised questions about whether the president himself senses that time is running short.
