Critics have suggested invoking the 25th Amendment amid ongoing concerns. Trump has faced rumors about various ailments, including so-called "cankles," and was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency in July 2025, a condition linked to swollen ankles. Reports that he received an experimental obesity drug via compassionate use were disputed by spokesperson Kush Desai, who wrote on X that "This application was not for the President." Trump has said he scored a "perfect 30 out of 30" on a cognitive test. Incidents such as allegations he nodded off at Lindsey Graham’s funeral and while Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth spoke have continued to fuel scrutiny, with some social users saying "He is very unwell."