Overview

• Footage from the 9/11 ceremony at the Pentagon shows one side of President Trump’s face appearing to droop, drawing wide attention online.
• Social media users speculated about a possible minor stroke or TIA based on the apparent asymmetry, though no medical assessment has been shared publicly.
• The White House had not issued a specific comment on the facial droop as of the latest reports on September 12.
• Earlier statements from White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella said the president is in excellent cognitive and physical health and attributed bruised hands to minor irritation and aspirin use.
• Officials previously disclosed that vascular testing found chronic venous insufficiency to explain leg swelling, keeping health scrutiny elevated for the 79-year-old president.