A California Representative has speculated that President Donald Trump’s recent physical symptoms—specifically fatigue, a hand bruise, and a recent MRI scan—could indicate he is being treated with medication for Alzheimer’s disease.
Taking to social media, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.) suggested that the President displays side effects consistent with Leqembi, a pharmaceutical used to manage Alzheimer’s.
Kamlager-Dove posted an image of a bruise on Trump’s hand alongside a list of the drug’s characteristics, noting that Leqembi causes fatigue, is delivered via IV infusion (potentially via the hand), and requires routine MRIs to monitor for brain swelling or bleeding, ending her post with the word, “Curious.”
Currently, there is no substantiated proof that Trump has received a diagnosis regarding his cognitive health or that he is being treated with Leqembi.
Regarding the MRI conducted in October, the President’s physician described the procedure as a “preventative” measure and emphasized that the findings were “perfectly normal.”
Addressing the hand discoloration observed over the summer, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated the markings were “consistent” with aspirin usage and irritation caused by shaking hands frequently.
A report published by The New York Times last week highlighted apparent “signs of fatigue” in Trump during his second term, noting that his current itinerary is significantly lighter than it was during his previous administration.
The publication cited a specific instance during a midday event regarding pharmaceutical pricing held in the Oval Office on November 6.
According to the report, “Mr. Trump’s eyelids drooped until his eyes were almost closed,” and he seemed to drift in and out of sleep; he eventually looked toward the press but reportedly remained seated until a nearby guest fainted, prompting him to stand.
Trump pushed back against these claims, citing his “great” economic record and his clean sweep of all seven battleground states in the 2024 election as evidence of his vitality and success.
However, observers noted the President appearing to nod off again this week, both during a Tuesday cabinet gathering and while meeting with the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday.
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics. pic.twitter.com/P8gzEoui1D
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) December 2, 2025
Sleepy Donald Trump, the lowest energy President in US history, fades in and out of sleep during an event today pic.twitter.com/CLW8BvYKfB
— Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) December 4, 2025