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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Andrew Feinberg

New conspiracies over Trump’s health swirl after text interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper

President Donald Trump has reignited speculation over his health and physical stamina after he engaged in a bizarre interview with CNN conducted through text message over the weekend.

For months, reporters and other observers have noted that Trump’s speech has often been slurred during appearances, pressed the White House on the origins of bruising and heavy makeup to cover it on Trump’s hand, and requested information on his health, only to be rebuffed by the White House.

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