Donald Trump wearing a Foley catheter? POTUS' latest appearance sparks health concerns

President Donald Trump’s recent White House appearance and at a UFC event in New Jersey sparked health concerns

Published on: Jun 11, 2025, 02:10:34 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump’s recent White House appearance and at a UFC event in New Jersey sparked health concerns. Several social media users noted that they could see a bulge in his trouser leg, further fueling theories about the 78-year-old wearing a Foley catheter due to urinary incontinence or neurological issues. The Trump administration is yet to address these theories.

Trump’s recent White House appearance and at a UFC event in New Jersey sparked health concerns (X)

Images of Trump at the Rose Garden, where Trump inspected a construction project, and the UFC event, where he posed with champion Kayla Harrison, show a tube-like outline down his left pant leg.

“Trump is absolutely wearing a Foley catheter… It’s a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a bag strapped to the leg,” one person said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. They further attached a photo of the president.

Another user, @Suzierizzo1, added, “It definitely looks like Trump is wearing a Catheter most likely a Foley!”

Some X users dismissed the claims, attributing the bulge to wrinkled pants. X users commented, “Wrinkles in his pants? Drrrr,” and “Wrinkles in the suite? Who tf cares?” No medical evidence or official statement supports the catheter theory.

Donald Trump's health history

In April, White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella declared Trump, 78, in “excellent health” after a five-hour physical at Walter Reed, citing “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function.”

The report noted a 20-pound weight loss, diverticulosis, a benign polyp, and a scar from a July 2024 assassination attempt, but no mention of catheters or incontinence.

Health concerns have dogged Trump, with 2022 photos suggesting a catheter bag and 2024 claims of incontinence. His physician’s 2025 report omitted such issues, and Trump’s active lifestyle, including golf, was cited as evidence of fitness.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Trump visited Fort Bragg, home to some 50,000 active-duty soldiers, for long-scheduled commemorations of the US Army's 250th anniversary following his move to deploy 700 Marines and 4,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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