Donald Trump is sporting a fresh look, and his followers are noticing.
The 80-year-old former president has been the target of relentless roasting on social media for months, with no sign of a slowdown.
The public figure has long steered his public image, yet he might now be at a tipping point in his effort to preserve the aura of presidential propriety.
The administration can stage a flawless press conference by conspicuously sheltering the senior figure behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office, yet something is bound to go awry.
The POTUS may drift off, stand blankly staring at reporters as someone collapses behind him, or perhaps he will garble his words, lose his train of thought, or suddenly have the room evacuated.
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Those scenarios once seemed far-fetched under previous administrations. Regrettably for the former reality TV star, cameras have captured him in each of those missteps, and more.
His public image sinks even further once he leaves the White House.
Harsh full-body photos, video clips, and close-up shots leave little room for Trump to hide his flaws—chief among them a steady weight gain.
The Republican sought to leave a strong impression on lawmakers invited to his Rose Garden address on Sept. 2.
Instead, onlookers were surprised by a discreet wardrobe tweak. He wore a blue suit, as usual for the office, paired with a white collared shirt, blue tie, and dress shoes.
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The only difference is that his suit jacket was usually long; instead of falling at his waist, the bottom hem settled mid-thigh.
His critics swiftly concluded that the abnormal length was a deliberate attempt to hide something.
The first joke ripped Trump’s weight and read, “He just got a new jacket from the Husky Department at Sears.”
Another reaction stated, “Starting to borrow Cheung’s clothes.” Steven Cheung is Trump’s White House Communications Director. His figure is best described as short, stout, and round.
White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella released Trump’s latest physical exam result in May. He claimed the president weighed in at 238 pounds, a 14 pound increase from April 2025’s measurement of 224.
The pile-on also included remarks like, “Is the new coat an attempt to hide his huge diaper a–? INSTANT FAIL.”
Trump unintentionally fueled longstanding rumors of incontinence during a three-hour interview for “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast.
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A third heckler wrote, “Funny how he never buttons up his jacket. I wonder why that is.” A response suggested Trump’s cognitive decline is to blame.
The president previously bragged about acing test measuring his thinking, memory, and reasoning skills. His bragging further fueled speculation that forgetfulness is a symptom of dementia.
However, just last month cameras caught Trump fussing over a jacket button that he could secure. Spectators were certain he wanted it closed to cover his bloated midsection.
In the past, people have mocked the businessman for his too-small suit jacket. During a July rally in Georgia, people watched as his arms made the material crinkle into tight-fitting folds.
Regardless of how he looks, Trump is likely to boast that he has made “America hot again” and that the White House has never housed a healthier president.
