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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Nica Marie Virtudazo

'Trump's Health Seems Deeply Unwell': Fresh Video of President's Leg Tapping Triggers Online Debate

Donald Trump repeatedly tapping his leg has sparked health speculation online, though official sources maintain no medical conditions exist (Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr CC BY-SA 4.0)

President Donald Trump prompted renewed online discussion about his health after footage showed him repeatedly patting his thigh as he left White House stage on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.

The 80-year-old president attended an event honouring the firefighters and first responders who died during the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks even though the ceremony took place three days before the attacks' 25th anniversary.

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