A professional lipreader has revealed that Donald Trump expressed concerns about his age during a private conversation with his son Eric at a golf tournament. The president, who turns 80 next month, was attending the LIV Golf event at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia over the weekend.
Lipreader's Account
Nicola Hickling, a lipreading expert, claims she interpreted Trump's remarks as he spoke with Eric behind bulletproof glass. According to Hickling, Trump referenced previous comments made by one of his children about his upcoming birthday. The president reportedly said: 'Yes, we were talking and he said, "Dad, you know you're going to be 80 years old?"' Hickling added that Trump reacted by saying: 'After he said this, I felt old.' However, he quickly followed up with: 'You're only as old as you feel, right?' while wagging his finger at his son.
Health Concerns
The comments come amid multiple reports about Trump's health. Since returning to office in January 2025 as the 47th president, his well-being has sparked rumors and conspiracy theories, including speculation that he had died in August. Last year, he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow from the veins to the heart, which explained his swollen legs. In March, photographers captured a red rash on his neck at a Medal of Honor ceremony, leading to online speculation about an allergic reaction or shingles. The rash appeared weeks after Trump was seen with a dark bruise on his left hand at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Bruising and Aspirin
Trump brushed off the bruise as a 'clip on the table' and said he applied cream. He also claimed his recurring bruising is due to taking high-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart attack or stroke. Trump stated: 'I would say take aspirin if you like your heart. But don't take aspirin if you don't want to have a little bruising. I take the big aspirin. And when you take the big aspirin, they tell you you'll bruise.' His doctor, Sean Barbabella, confirmed Trump takes a daily 325mg aspirin dose, while the NHS recommends 75mg once a day for prevention. Trump later told the Wall Street Journal that aspirin is good for 'thinning out the blood' and that he wants 'nice, thin blood pouring through my heart.'
Admissions About Health
Last month, Trump made a rare admission about his health on CNBC's Squawk Box, criticizing former President Joe Biden's fitness while acknowledging his own caution. Trump said: 'Forget about down, he couldn't walk up a flight. He was falling all over the place.' He then added: 'That's why when I get out of those planes, I walk nice and slowly. I'm not looking to set any speed records.'
Future Plans
Despite health concerns, Trump appears confident about his longevity. Earlier this month, he hosted business leaders at the White House and joked about having at least two more terms, which some interpreted as a threat to challenge the 22nd Amendment. Trump said: 'When I get out of office in, let's say, eight or nine years from now, I'll be able to use it [referring to tax deductions]. I'll be able to use it myself.' He also launched into a rant about his physical and mental fitness.
