PRESIDENT Donald Trump has sparked renewed health concerns after he addressed reporters with a raspy voice from the White House.
But when he was quizzed about how he was feeling, the 79-year-old insisted he strained his voice during a dispute over his tariffs.
A reporter asked, “Your voice sounds a little rough. Are you feeling alright?” before the president shut him down with a swift response.
“I feel great. I was shouting at people because they were stupid about something having to do with trade and a country,” Trump said.
“I blew my stack at these people.”
The reporter continued saying, “Well it sounds like there’s a follow up there” before the president abruptly said, “What?”
“I thought you said there was a polyp,” said Trump, appearing to reference an abnormal growth of tissue that can develop in the vocal cords.
“I don’t want to hear that!” he said, sparking a roar of laughter in the room.
This isn’t the first time that Trump has appeared to have a weakened voice since taking back the White House in January.
In September, he sounded a bit worn out during a phone interview with conservative commentator Scott Jennings, the Daily Beast reported at the time.
The president has also sparked concern after sporting a bruised hand that was smudged with concealer on several occasions.
But White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed this was merely due to a harmless vein condition that exacerbates bruising.
Last week, Trump got his latest physical check-up, and his doctor said he was in “excellent overall health.”
Navy Captain Sean Barbabella wrote in a letter, “His cardiac age – a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG -was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age.
“He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.”
LATEST PHYSICAL
Despite raising eyebrows, Trump has continually pointed to his annual physical completed in April which showed he was in fighting shape.
According to the publicly released exam, Trump has dropped 20 pounds since his last physical in 2020, and his cholesterol is sitting at 140.
Though the president is known to enjoy indulgent meals like McDonald’s, he’s also an avid golfer who gets his steps in on the course.
And according to Fox News’ Sean Hannity, the president has found a way to enjoy his favorite offerings while maintaining his weight.
“If [Trump] has a burger now, he usually doesn’t have it with a bun,” the host previously said.
In September, death rumors circulated online after the president had a quiet weekend.
When he was asked by reporters about the viral claims, Trump insisted that he’s always busy behind the scenes.
TRUMP ON WORLD CUP
Before Trump was quizzed on his voice, he revealed that international soccer lovers who purchase a World Cup ticket will get a “FIFA pass” that seamlessly allows them into the US.
The next FIFA World Cup will be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, and Trump predicted it will generate $30 billion for America and 200,000 jobs.
But Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the FIFA pass does not give visitors free rein on their time in America, and urged travelers to apply for the pass now.
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