President Donald Trump's disoriented appearance during China's state visit has triggered fresh health fears after viral footage showed the 79-year-old looking dazed and requiring assistance from Chinese President Xi Jinping himself, sparking renewed health concerns about his fitness for office.
Video from the May 2026 Beijing trip capturedTrump appearing visibly unsteady on his feet as he descended stairsat a diplomatic venue, with Xi Jinping physically supporting the American president to prevent a fall.
Trump's dazed expression and unsteady gait marked a stark contrast to his usual confident stage presence, with clips showing him pausing mid-sentence during a joint press conference with Xi.
According toAP, the itinerary was 'condensed to essentially one day and reduced to the essentials,' with Trump's team also seeking shorter speech times and reduced walking distances between venues.
Social media users immediately began sharing clips and screenshots of the footage, with many posting reactions on X. The posts reflected widespread public unease about the president's physical condition during the visit.
One user wrote: 'Trump looks exhausted and confused during China visit – can you imagine this man negotiating with foreign leaders?'
Trump leaves China.Alone.A striking diplomatic setback that raises serious questions about his global strategy.pic.twitter.com/dblhkeGCB8
Another posted: 'Those hands look terrible. Something is clearly wrong with Trump's health.'
The White House had to admit Trump has chronic venous insufficiency. His body shows what they tried to hide: swelling hands, bruises under makeup. The lesions they called preventative care.A 79-year-old man rots at the empire's podium & we're told to act like all is well.pic.twitter.com/JppPsOmfOD
A third commented: 'Remember when he stumbled on the stairs with King Charles? Now Xi Jinping has to help him too. This is a national security risk.'
Source: International Business Times UK
