Trump’s recent public appearances have set off a flurry of questions as well as conspiracy theories on the part of his supporters as well as critics — not about policies or politics and more so concerning what has been observed in the lower hem of his pants.
In the last week, images from the former President have been circulated that show an apparent bulge in his lower leg and upper leg during two different events including an UFC championship match on the island of New Jersey and a Rose Garden appearance at the White House.
Leg Bulge Prompts Online Speculation
The peculiar outlines on Trump’s pants immediately set off several reports about health issues on social media platforms.
Some users thought the bulge was simply a folded or creased trouser some others suggested various medical theories. Some users suggested that the President could use the Foley catheter, an instrument that is connected to a drainage bag that is strapped to the leg to treat urinary incontinence.
One user commented, “I genuinely believe Donald Trump is wearing some sort of urine collection device.”
Images from both photos reveal what some believe to be an elongated tube that runs underneath the fabric just below the right knee. “That stripe that runs through his pants? There’s no wrinkle. It’s tubing.” one of the viral posts said.
Some people thought that the bulge could rather be indicative of a leg brace for the knee. “Exoskeleton leg braces?” one X user suggested, while one suggested “Knee brace for a partially torn ligament… Trump does not have time right now for surgery.”
A different user speculated: “Those are leg braces to help him stabilize himself. This is why he doesn’t wear shorts any more.”
Public Health vs. Privacy: A Sensitive Debate
Although speculation has grown in the past few months, a lot of commentators and users are urging caution and caution that making assumptions regarding an individual’s wellbeing — particularly using photos can be misleading and invasive.
“Wrinkles on his pants? Drrrrrrrrr,” one user quipped and slammed the theories. Some others noted that fabrics can easily get caught up in a ball or on clothes underneath making shapes that look more scary than they are.
Other theories also hint about less logical explanations for sock garters, for instance.
There is currently no official or verified evidence that the president is dealing with any emerging health problems. Dr. Sean Barbabella, the White House’s top medical officer, said in April that President Trump is fit and in “excellent cognitive and physical health” after a comprehensive five-hour examination.
President Trump is in good health, showing robust cardiac and neurological, pulmonary, and general physical functioning, Barbabella wrote. His days include attending multiple events, public appearances, public appearances, and numerous victories at golf events.
This check-up comprised blood tests, a heart review as well as neurological examinations and an Montreal Cognitive Assessment — wherein Trump reported to have got a perfect score of 30 from 30.
Past Health Disclosures and Recent Incidents
President’s health history includes a colonoscopy 2024 that found a benign polyp and the diagnose as diverticulosis.
Trump also lost twenty pounds from his previous check-up in the year 2020. He’s now 234 pounds. In addition, as in April Trump has been taking Rosuvastatin as well as Ezetimibe to lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, as well as Aspirin to prevent heart attacks and Mometasone cream to treat skin conditions.
Recently, Trump stumbled while climbing the steps of Air Force One during heavy rains at the airport in New Jersey — a moment that fueled the ongoing debate. The stumble was viewed by critics as a possible sign of deeper issues and supporters praised the wet weather conditions and his speedy recovery.
Yet that fall and the leg bulge images is the perfect conditions for speculation and the public’s health-related interest .
Even AI Is Weighing In
Some users turned to the tech while others searched for solutions.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence assistant Grok built a robot that has been featured in a number of viral blogs. Grok retorted: There is no evidence that Donald Trump possesses the humorous and non-medical term “Bungalow Legs.”
Social media posts discuss an apparent bulge in his trouser legs and suggest braces or catheters however, the medical report he received in April 2025 declares he’s in “excellent health’ without any concerns.
Grok said that the bulge could result from wrinkles or even light. With no medical evidence to back it up this claim is not yet confirmed. Take online health claims concerning public figures with skepticism.