‘Something is deeply wrong’: Media said to be ignoring Donald Trump’s health is ‘falling apart’
Donald Trump’s health has become a topic of conversation again after his recent appearance at a 9/11 memorial event. Observers noted that his face appeared “droopy,” which sparked a wave of speculation online and among political commentators. Former Republican strategist Rick Wilson, who has long been a vocal critic of Trump, weighed in strongly. He posed the question, “Is Trump OK?” and immediately answered it himself with a blunt, “No.”
Wilson, who has worked for years creating political ads for Republican candidates but has since broken away from the party under Trump, has been outspoken about both Trump’s politics and his personal behavior. He recently suggested he might even depose Trump in a lawsuit to press him on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier who died in jail while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Against that backdrop, his remarks about Trump’s health carried extra weight, especially because he framed them as an issue that the press is largely ignoring.
According to Wilson, something about Trump’s physical state is “deeply wrong.” He argued that instead of investigating or questioning Trump’s condition, much of the media is too quick to repeat the White House line that Trump remains unusually strong and healthy for his age. Wilson mocked the official messaging by sarcastically calling Trump “the healthiest, strongest, tallest President For Life evah,” implying that journalists are not challenging this narrative nearly enough.
He also compared the situation to how President Joe Biden’s health was handled while he was in office. Biden, who is close to Trump in age, was frequently portrayed in the media as frail, forgetful, or facing a “geriatric health crisis.” Wilson pointed out that when Biden was president, his every stumble, verbal slip, or sign of fatigue became headline news. Yet, in Wilson’s view, Trump is now showing obvious signs of decline, but the coverage is far more muted. He suggested there is a double standard at play, where Biden’s health was exaggerated as a political weakness, while Trump’s potential issues are brushed aside or ignored altogether.
Wilson’s comments tapped into a broader concern that has followed both Biden and Trump for years: their age and stamina in a role that demands long hours, constant decision-making, and global attention. Both men are in their late seventies, and voters often wonder whether either of them is physically and mentally prepared to handle the pressures of the presidency. The difference, Wilson argued, is that Trump has been able to avoid as much sustained scrutiny from the press when it comes to his health.
This latest episode doesn’t mean Trump is in immediate medical danger, but it highlights how closely his appearance and behavior are watched and how quickly they can become a political talking point. For critics like Wilson, any small change—like a drooping face at a public event—is not just a medical question but also a symbol of what they see as a media failure to hold Trump to the same standards as his rivals.
