Speculation abounds over Trump's mysterious new rash
U.S. President Donald Trump attends a Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
March 02, 2026
On Monday morning, President Donald Trump appeared in public with a significant rash on his neck. The 79-year-old President awarded the Medal of Honor at the White House to Vietnam veteran Terry P. Richardson, who is credited with saving the lives of 85 soldiers during a 1968 battle. In a social media post, journalist Aaron Rupar pointed out a heavy rash on the right side of Trump's neck at the event. Trump has frequently been seen in public, including the medal award event, with makeup covering the back of his right hand to cover what appears to be injuries from IV injections, and the photo of his rash raised new concerns about his health. People reacted to the President's appearance on social media, "Well I'm no Dr Oz, but that's shingles," said a Bluesky user.
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