‘You Can’t Make This Up’: Donald Trump Reveals the One Thing That Could Get Him Fired as President Then He Does It
President Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet meeting turned into another media spectacle when his comments about Attorney General Pam Bondi sparked widespread criticism across social media platforms. The 79-year-old commander in chief is once again making headlines not for policy discussions, but for his brash remarks about a woman in his world.
The incident unfolded during the seventh Cabinet meeting of the year, where Trump was holding court on Aug. 26 in the newly redecorated Cabinet room, according to the Daily Beast.
L-R, US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem look on as US President Donald Trump speaks to the press before signing an executive order that aims to end cashless bail, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on August 25, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)As he meandered through various topics before landing on Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, the undisciplined president couldn’t help but say something that even he thought might have crossed the line.
The awkward moment began when Trump launched into commentary about Schumer’s appearance, noting how the Democratic leader “looks like he’s aged 100 years.” Attempting to pivot from his critique, Trump declared that “looks don’t mean anything” in politics before immediately contradicting himself.
Trump: I look at Pam and I would never say she was beautiful because that would be the end of my political career pic.twitter.com/B5ybr0QzoL
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 26, 2025Gesturing toward the 59-year-old Attorney General seated across the table, he delivered the line that would spark widespread backlash: “I look at Pam. I would never say she’s beautiful, because that’s gonna be the end of my political career.”
The comment prompted nervous laughter from Cabinet members present, but the reaction online was far less forgiving. Social media users quickly dissected the president’s words, with many expressing disgust at what they perceived as deeply inappropriate behavior.
“Why is ‘beautiful’ the first thing that comes to Trump’s mind when discussing a blonde woman who is the Attorney General of the United States of America?” one user questioned, reflecting broader frustration with Trump’s persistent tendency to reduce women to their physical attributes in professional settings. A second person scoffed, “You can’t make this up.”
Another critic wrote, “Hired them for their looks, since Melania doesn’t measure up,” while someone else observed, “Creepy. Trump thinks calling a woman ‘beautiful’ would end his career. It’s not charm. It’s insecurity wrapped in sleaze.”
The sentiment captured widespread discomfort with the president’s troubling approach to discussing female colleagues.
“Everyone just laughs. Sad”
“And they giggle.”
“The fake laughing have some shame.”
”So painful to watch.”
The three-hour-and-sixteen-minute meeting covered an extensive range of topics, from pharmaceutical pricing to artificial intelligence initiatives.
Critics were quick to point out that this latest incident fits into a disturbing pattern of behavior that spans decades.
The controversy intensified when similar comments about White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt resurfaced from a recent Newsmax interview.
During that appearance, Trump praised the 27-year-old’s performance by focusing on her physical attributes, saying, “She’s become a star. It’s that face, it’s that brain, it’s those lips, the way they move, they move like she’s a machine gun.” His emphasis on the word “lips” left many viewers uncomfortable and reinforced concerns about his complete lack of professional boundaries.
The pattern of inappropriate comments extends back decades, with Trump’s remarks about his own daughter Ivanka drawing particular scrutiny.
During a 2006 appearance on “The View,” he infamously stated, “If Ivanka weren’t my daughter, perhaps I’d be dating her.”
Earlier incidents include a 2003 Howard Stern Show appearance where he praised Ivanka’s physical attributes and agreed with Stern’s crude characterization of her. These comments have consistently raised eyebrows and contributed to ongoing discussions about Trump’s deeply problematic treatment of women in both personal and professional contexts.
The Cabinet meeting, which Trump described as addressing how “our country is becoming very rich again,” was overshadowed by his personal remarks rather than policy substance.
And while he joked the comments might get him in trouble, one user captured the public’s view of his seemingly unstoppable nature: “Trump’s political career should have ended multiple times over the last 10 years.”
The Teflon image of the only president in U.S. history to be criminally convicted — on 34 felony counts in a single case — and impeached twice, it seems, is still sticking.
‘Go Check on Kayla…Quick’: Travis Kelce’s Quick Engagement to Taylor Swift Sparks a Flood of Warnings to His Ex Kayla Nicole
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have just announced their engagement, and not everybody is rushing to celebrate.
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, pictures surfaced of the blooming garden betrothal in a joint Instagram post shared by the couple. The various images showed different snapshots of the sweet moment from Kelce on bended knee with a ring in his hand to them embracing each other. Attached to the images, Swift wrote, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” in the caption. The surprising announcement got them 10 million likes in less than an hour of them posting the photos. Even though there is an abundance of support and excitement from their fans, some people are more concerned about Kelce’s ex-girlfriend, Kayla Nicole.
Kayla Nicole swarmed with comments following Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s engagement. (Photos: @iamkaylanicole/Instagram; Gotham/GC Images)‘Such a Clout Chaser’: Kayla Nicole’s Emotional Tears Over Ex Travis Kelce Sparks Outrage with Fans
On Twitter one person wrote, “I’m sorry but Travis Kelce wasted Kayla Nicole’s time for 5 years just to get engaged to her in a year.”
Someone else commented, “Somebody go check on Kayla Nicole quick.”
A third made a joke by sharing a clip from “Beyond Scared Straight” of a kid in jail being woken up out of his sleep by officers. The caption for the clip read, “Life waking up Kayla Nicole on this glorious Tuesday after seeing the Travis Kelce Taylor Swift engagement news.”
A fourth warned, “Kayla Nicole better stay off social media for about a week and don’t post anything where comments can be added. Swifties, trolls and fake Chiefs fans are going to be crazy!”
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift)
Kelce and Nicole ended their relationship in 2022 after dating for five years on and off. He’s been dating Swift for about half that time before he decided he was ready to put a ring on it.
Since the NFL star and pop star’s relationship began, Nicole faced a lot of trolling and bullying by Swift’s fans who have written disparaging comments about her looks online. That’s not all. At times, when Nicole has spoken about healing from a past breakup Swifties berated her and told her to “move on” from Kelce.
The attacks started in the early days of Swift and Kelce’s romance, which began to bloom in the summer/fall of 2023. Both individuals dating histories were published in different reports. When people caught win that Nicole was Kelce’s longest lasting girlfriend he dated publicly, Nicole became an instant target for Swift’s fans. When the backlash got to be too much, Nicole showed resilience in October 2023 with an open letter video to Black women like herself.
Kayla Nicole posted a beautiful & transparent message to Black women. Instead of feeding into the negativity that the Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift romance unnecessarily created for her, she used her voice to uplift & connect with many women sharing similar experiences in life. pic.twitter.com/UQjSU0ddgT
— WellTheTruthIs (@truth_well) October 10, 2023“Dear Black girl, they may call you a traitor for falling in love. You’ll hope the ones closest will protect you, but you will quickly find out that people don’t protect what they don’t value,” she said. “They’ll say you’re too much, too provocative, too boisterous, too outspoken, and in the same breath, tell you that you aren’t enough.”
“You don’t have to participate in this tumultuous, often one-sided journey,” she continued. “Preserve your heart. Even when they try to quantify your character and test your boundaries, you do not have to engage. You do not have to respond. Because there is power in your silence.”
“My truth, trauma, and vulnerability are a relatable part of the human experience,” she said. “I know I’m not alone and I want to make sure you know that you aren’t either. On days when I feel most inadequate, I have to remind myself that I am, have been, and will always be more than enough.”
While her ex is soon to be married to one of the biggest stars of this generation, Nicole has not been with a new person publicly since their break up.
In May, she opened up on her podcast “The Pre-Game” to her friend Kamie Crawford about the thought of people having a “one and only” partner.
Crawford said though she does believes people can find their perfect person, she thinks it can be “unrealistic.”
Nicole agreed and said, “I think it does a disservice to women in particular, especially just like young girls. I feel like growing up, that’s what I was taught.”
She shared a scenario that concerns her about the thought that people have their only one perfect match.
“If I only have one and my one is with someone else because he thinks that that’s his one, then I’m just left without my one for the rest of my life,” she said.
Because of that thought, Nicole said that she believes people have “multiples,” but emphasized that being aligned with those people is a key factor.
“You guys need to be at the right place in your journey of life, and you need to meet together at that point. Whether it means like your healing journey, financial journey, your career journey,” she explained.
“If you have that … then, OK, that could be your one. Or two. Or three. Or your top five. Or eight,” Nicole added.
‘He’s Scared to Death…’: Donald Trump Fired the Federal Reserve Gov. But He Never Expected the Stunning Move She Made Next
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook is thumbing her nose at President Donald Trump. Announcing plans to file a lawsuit in case that’s griping the nation across online and network television.
Cook said she has no intention of leaving her job after Trump claimed to have terminated her in a post on social media Monday night.
Chairman of the US Federal Reserve Jerome Powell speaks with Lisa Cook, member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, as he chairs a Federal Reserve Board open meeting discussing proposed revisions to the board’s supplementary leverage ratio standards at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, DC, on June 25, 2025. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)“President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so,” Cook said in a statement.
“I will not resign and will continue my work to support the U.S. economy, as I have since 2022,” she added.
Cook’s attorny Abbe Lowell also added in a statement a day after Trump cited allegations of mortgage fraud for his reasons for firing Cook. “His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter, lacks any factual or legal basis,” Lowell said.
“We will be filing a lawsuit challenging this illegal action.”
Trump alleged Cook committed mortgage fraud in a letter that was posted to the President’s social media platform Truth Social.
BREAKING: Fed Governor Lisa Cook pushes back with a strong statement after Trump claimed to fire her:
“President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law, and he has no authority to do so. I will not resign and will continue my work to support… pic.twitter.com/NpL7igGlRg
“I have determined that there is sufficient cause to remove you from your position,” he wrote, according to NBC.
“The Federal Reserve has tremendous responsibility for setting interest rates and regulating reserve and member banks,” Trump stated. “The American people must be able to have full confidence in the honesty of the members entrusted with setting policy and overseeing the Federal Reserve.”
“In light of your deceitful and potentially criminal conduct in a financial matter, they cannot and I do not have such confidence in your integrity,” Trump added.
Last week, Trump called on Cook to resign after the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Bill Pulte, claimed the Biden appointee committed fraud by listing two primary residences, one in Michigan and one in Atlanta.
The President can remove members of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for cause, but it remains to be seen whether the accusations against Cook rise to that level.
If Cook does sue, the case could be decided by the Supreme Court, reports CNBC.
“He’s scared to death of an intelligent woman,” Threads user jcinzenga wrote.
“Black women have zero problem standing up to Trump and I love it,” Dryll commented.
“and that’s why he’s scared of them,” Jeff Montgomery agreed on Threads.
“Thank God someone has the balls to stand up to Trump!” Robby Virus posted.
Some social media users claimed Cook was a DEI hire, meaning she was hired under diversity, equity and inclusion policies that Trump has now slashed and burned. He not only removed all DEI program from the federal government, arguing the programs represent a so-called “woke“ mindset, but he’s also threatened corporate America and colleges and universities across the country, demanding they close down DEI offices and programs.
X user Brit Targaryan had a saucy response to that claim, ““ANoThEr DeI HiRe” I wish yall knew how f#cking stupid yall looked saying that. Trump and his entire cabinet are full of DEI hires cause they sure as hell didn’t get the job based on merit.”
The Federal Reserve has not publicly commented on the escalating feud between Cook and Trump. Trump has already spent months criticizing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell because Powell has refused the President’s demands to lower interest rates.
Last week Cook, in response to Pulte and Trump’s accusations, said she would not be “bullied to step down from my position because of some questions raised in a tweet.”
“I do intend to take any questions about my financial history seriously as a member of the Federal Reserve and so I am gathering the accurate information to answer any legitimate questions and provide the facts,” she said in a statement.
Cook is an economist from Georgia and is the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve board. She became the first woman of color to serve on the Federal Reserve Board after former Vice President Kamala Harris cast a tiebreaking vote on May 10, 2022, to confirm her appointment.
Cook attended Spelman College, where she studied physics and philosophy as a Truman scholar, and received her undergraduate degree. She was also a Marshall scholar and went on to complete a master’s degree and a Ph.D. program at the University of California, Berkeley.
Cook was a professor of economics and international relations at Michigan State University and a member of the American Economic Association’s Executive Committee. She’s an authority on international economics, especially teh Russian economy and has advised policymakers for years from the Obama administration to the Rwandan and Nigerian governments.
Before her appointment to the Fed Board she was elected to the board of directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.
Trump threatened last week to boot Cook from the Federal Reserve board if she didn’t leave on her own.
‘Always… Spilling Out’: Ice-T’s Wife Coco Austin Tries to Show Off Daughter’s Hairstyle But Fans Zoom In on What’s Really on Display
Coco Austin, reality TV personality and wife of legendary rapper Ice-T, has once again turned heads with a new series of Instagram photos.
On Monday, August 25, Austin, 46, shared several sweet photos proudly showcasing her 9-year-old daughter Chanel’s freshly dyed electric blue hair.
Ice-T faces criticism over his parenting of his and Coco Austin’s parenting of their daughter, Chanel Nicole. (Photo: @coco/Instagram)However, the post quickly became a topic of debate on social media, with commenters claiming that Austin’s revealing outfit distracted from her daughter’s new look. In a series of snapshots, Austin stands beside a vehicle while Chanel sits inside, showcasing her colorful bangs from various angles.
The former Playboy model captioned the post, “The many faces of Chanel….Had some fun with Chanel’s hair recently … She’s been feeling the color blue lately.. So I finally gave in.. I asked her which is her favorite pic to post and she said all of them..lol”
Chanel is wearing a simple white T-shirt and red shorts, while Austin sports a black, low-cut V-neck T-shirt that highlights her figure.
The post quickly drew attention, amassing over 800 comments and more than 30,000 likes within 24 hours, with Ice-T himself being among the people who liked the post as their most enthusiastic supporter. The majority of responses were positive, applauding Chanel’s bold new hair color and celebrating the mother-daughter bond.
“She’s growing up so fast! Such a lil beauty,” one follower wrote.
Many noted how Chanel is “all grown up” and still the “spitting image” of her father.
While feedback on Instagram was largely glowing, reactions on Daily Mail UK were far more critical.
View this post on Instagram“Middle aged women sticking their tongue out on photos is pathetic,” one reader commented, referencing the fifth photo in the set, where both Austin and Chanel are playfully sticking out their tongues, revealing Austin’s piercing.
“Oh, please, put it back in your mouth. That’s disgusting,” said one observer.
Another wrote, “Why is she always literally spilling out of the little clothing she has on? She actually has the capacity to look like a classy, dignified lady. Someone, please take her shopping.”
One commenter mocked Austin’s bio on an adult subscription site, quoting: “‘I have an obsession for heels and love to clean,’ while teasing, ‘Good things come in small packages. (My measurements are 39DDD, 26, 43) …and I’m barely 5’2″.’ Sounds like a Craigslist ad.”
Though some believe the cleavage-baring photos and tongue-stud display are inappropriate alongside images of her daughter, Austin has never been one to apologize for her provocative style.
Earlier this summer, social media users attempted to “shame” her for posting a series of photos in a micro bikini for the Fourth of July.
View this post on InstagramMore recently, Austin and Ice-T appeared on the “Shoes Off Talk” podcast, where she opened up about her decades-long modeling career and her commitment to living unapologetically.
Listing her achievements, Austin said, “I had calendars. I had DVDs. I was like on a roll. And, you know, to buy a house from calendars. Just think about that.”
She claimed to have appeared on more than 50 magazine covers at the height of her career and insisted that neither aging nor public opinion would deter her from embracing her identity.
“Everybody is like, ‘Well, don’t you think getting in a bikini is a little too old for you?’ I’m like, ‘No.’…. I’m like, if I’m 90 still looking OK, if I’m still looking good, I’m going to represent for the 90-year-olds, you know? Right now, I’m representing for the 40-year-olds. So, if I can do the split at 80, I’ll be doing the split at 80—and I can still do the split,” she added. “So, I don’t know why there’s like an age thing.”
‘Thinks He’s Still on The Apprentice’!’: Donald Trump Kicks Staffer Out of Oval Office for ‘Ruining’ His Moment In Viral Video
President Donald Trump, 79, lashed out at one of his own staffers during a televised appearance in the Oval Office.
On Aug. 25, Trump spoke with the media at an executive order signing ceremony inside the White House. The press conference was briefly interrupted by an unexpected noise.
While attempting to speak about the stock market, Trump stopped mid-sentence to address someone, causing a loud distraction on the other side of the camera.
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 25: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to journalists after signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on August 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Furthering his federal takeover of the capital city’s law enforcement, Trump signed orders ending cashless bail in the District of Columbia, mandating prosecution for people who desecrate the American flag — including by burning it — and other orders. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)“Hello, who is that?” the New York City-bred politician asked, as what sounded like noise from a phone call could be heard in the background. “Who’s that? Who is that back there? Alright, get out of the room.”
Unknown individuals, likely other members of Trump’s staff, began laughing when the Republican Party leader demanded the interrupter exit the room. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stood behind the president.
According to The Daily Mail, White House staff secretary Will Scharf was identified as the person who disrupted Trump. Scharf typically serves as the administration official who hands the president documents to sign during executive order photo ops.
Trump kicking Scharf out of the Oval Office sparked a lot of reactions online. Social media users flooded Instagram to share their takes on the former host of “The Apprentice” getting agitated with one of his West Wing insiders.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Will Scharf (@willscharf)
“Good. He is demanding manners back into our house. You want to [show] disrespect then get out,” a Trump supporter wrote in The Daily Mail’s Instagram comment section.
Likewise, someone stated, “Rude staffer should have known better. Good for President Trump.” In contrast, one person focused on Trump’s behavior by exclaiming, “Most rude president ever!!”
A fourth individual co-signed that comment writing, “He is beyond rude.” Yet, another critic of the commander in chief wrote, “World’s most miserable man!”
Trump caught more heat on People magazine’s Instagram page, too. For instance, someone joked, “He thinks he’s still on ‘The Apprentice.’” One reply to that comment read, “Right!!!! He was mean to his staff on that show.”
“The Apprentice” reality competition show, which premiered in 2004, made Trump a television star, thanks in part to his “you’re fired” catchphrase joining the national lexicon.
Ironically, NBC fired Trump as the show’s host when he made disparaging comments during his announcement that he was running for president on June 16, 2015.
Previously, Trump made headlines for the way he publicly addressed another subordinate. His interaction with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 21 went viral.
Trump and Noem appeared together at the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility. The president’s remarks about Noem at that media event were met with confusion and ridicule from his detractors.
Trump: This is my Kristi, dear, thank you very much. She's been uhh incredible, and she can ride a horse like nobody. She rips those horses around pic.twitter.com/B0uk8tADkP
— FactPost (@factpostnews) August 21, 2025“This is my Kristi, dear,” Trump told the crowd of onlookers which consisted of law enforcement members.
He continued, “Thank you very much. She’s been incredible. And she can ride a horse like nobody. She gets on those horses, she rips those horses around.”
Trump’s unexpected riff about Noem caused some people to accuse him of being patronizing toward the female cabinet member.
Both Noem and Scharf joined the second Trump administration in January 2025 following the MAGA chief’s second, non-consecutive inauguration. Noem moved to D.C. after serving as governor of South Dakota from 2019 to 2025.
Scharf ran an unsuccessful candidacy in the 2024 Republican primary for Missouri attorney general.
‘She Looks Softer’: Donatella Versace’s New Face Leaves Fans Stunned as They Zoom In on Every Detail
The many faces of Donatella Versace are about as captivating as the finest creations coming out of a Versace atelier.
Long platinum hair and a black smokey eye were once synonymous with the Italian designer. Nowadays, the 70-year-old has a fresher face and more youthful glow about her.
Donatella Versace has fans raving about her drastic beauty transformation after debuting “snatched” appearance. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)The “summer twilight” may have something to do with her rejuvenated beauty. A new photo taken during the golden hour has softened the eyes of people gazing at her. The picture shared on Instagram showed Donatella in a champagne-colored dress with sequins as she sat in a leather chair.
She stared out of a window as her blond hair, styled in loose waves, framed her face during the glamorous moment. “You look beautiful. Finally back to the real you,” a follower commented.
A second user wrote, “I’m glad she’s looking pretty, all that work she had done before seemed to take away from her beauty instead!”
Even her critics resounded that she transformed her appearance from “bleached, fried and unattractive.” The caveat to their wonderment is that several people want to know how she managed to achieve a new look less than a year after she raised eyebrows with her startling appearance.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Donatella Versace (@donatella_versace)
Donatella’s face and body were so “snatched” in December that some critics felt she went overboard with plastic surgery procedures and fillers. Now, people are unclear if Photoshop, lighter makeup, or a doctor’s precision is the real miracle worker.
“Whatever she did, she looks a heck of a lot better,” read a comment on the Daily Mail’s story about Versace’s chief brand ambassador’s latest post. Someone else presumed, “She’s probably had more surgery but it looks better.” Similarly, a third observer shared, “She looks softer and prettier than ever. Good work this time around.”
Donatella Versace stuns fans by debuting another face transformation. (Photos: Donatella Versace (L) in March 2023 and (R) in March 2024 via Donatella_versace/Instagram.With all the fuss over Donatella’s new face, there were still a few individuals who zoomed in on her body, her hands in particular. A follower wrote, “Did she broke her right hand or why is her hand so inflated on the picture it doesn’t look normal to me.”
A user chimed in to ask, “think it’s been badly edited to make the skin look smoother?” A third simply commented, “I suggest a retouching on the hands.” Donatella has only fessed up to using botox on her face and credits her beauty creams as staples in her regimen.
‘She Looks Softer’: Donatella Versace’s New Face Leaves Fans Stunned as They Zoom In on Every Detail
‘Notice Anything Familiar?’: Donald Trump’s Latest Hand Photos Spark Eerie Comparisons to Queen Elizabeth That No One Saw Coming
President Donald Trump’s latest health flap has taken on an eerie new twist, with some online pointing to a royal comparison that only fuels further concern.
Over the past week, close-ups of Trump’s hand covered in makeup but still showing a dark bruise have drawn heavy scrutiny.
The images are now being set against photos of Queen Elizabeth II’s discolored hand in the final days before her death, a side-by-side that’s racing across social media and stirring speculation about what the mark might mean for the president.
U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters in the Oval Office on August 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. Trump signed a proclamation on the 90th anniversary of Social Security to highlight his administration’s efforts on the program. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)The latest wave of concern kicked off on Aug. 22. Viral photos showed Trump’s right hand smeared with heavy makeup several shades lighter than his skin tone while he was visiting the People’s Museum at the Kennedy Center. He must have noticed the makeup gaffe because by the time he returned to the Oval Office at the end of a busy day, he conspicuously covered up the hand that was caked in concealer.
By the next day, new images emerged to show bruising on both his hands. Those photos also went viral across social media. News that likely made its way back to the internet-loving President.
It’s very conspicuous rewatching this that Trump is desperately trying to hide the back of his right hand from the camera https://t.co/gDXwiIalfh
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 23, 2025On Tuesday, Aug. 25 Trump was talking about the “dirty” condition of Biden’s Oval Office and the money he dropped to redecorate it in gold. He was noticeably cupping his left hand over his right. Releasing for only brief moments before covering it back again.
Then, on Aug. 25, a blurry still from a video was posted on X but soon higher quality photos emerged showing what many speculate is a bruised or infected IV port, fueling suspicions that something more is happening than discoloration from “vigorous handshaking” as Karoline Leaviitt claimed in a White House memo in July.
a better look at the bruising on Trump's right hand today, via Getty pic.twitter.com/rUwbWO5a3D
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 25, 2025“That looks really bad. Looks like an infected IV port,” one person conjectured in the comments, while others fueled rumors of “frequent blood draws” for various mystery ailments.
Others chalk it up to normal bruising as one’s skin becomes thinner with age.
“It’s an old man bruise – my 84-year-old father has them all over his arms,” chimed in one. While others joked that “Someone forgot to call in his hand make-up artist today.”
But others did some digging and found photos of Queen Elizabeth’s bruised hands when she last seen in public three years ago Tuesday, Sept. 6. in Scotland. It was just two days before her death that cameras captured the monarch’s hand looking deeply purple, TODAY reported. Doctors at the time suggested the discoloration could have been from blood thinners or an IV line, while cautioning against reading too much into a single symptom.
Left: Queen Elizabeth two days before she died
Right: Donald Trump today pic.twitter.com/83kZvg7TGJ
On X, the comparisons kept spreading. “Notice anything familiar? That’s Trump’s hand on the left in a recent photo and Queen Elizabeth’s hand on the right in the last photograph before she died,” one user wrote alongside the viral split-screen.
Another commenter pushed back on the White House explanation: “MAGA tryna say it’s from shaking hands… so he’s been shaking with BOTH? I see it on both hands.”
The White House, however, is sticking to the script and doubling down on the handshake theory. Press Secretary Leavitt stated on Friday.
“President Trump is a man of the people, and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history. His commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day,” she stated.
The most recent bruise photo comes on the heels of yet another concerning incident. On Saturday, Trump was spotted dragging his leg in a moment that is being scrutinized online.
The president was hitting the links at Trump National Golf Course in Virginia with former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens and his son Kacy when he was filmed struggling to walk in a straight line and appears to drag his right leg behind him. The armchair doctors came out of the woodwork to share their theories.
View on Threads“Looks like he has an AFO (Ankle Foot Orthotic) on the right leg,” wrote one on Threads. “Is that a residual effect of a stroke?” asked another. Some speculated that he had a brace on his leg, while others attributed the drag to a “lumbering, unbalanced gait.”
But there’s one thing most can agree on: “If this were Biden, FOX would be screeching about this 24/7.”
‘Horrific’: Michigan Cops Told Black Man He ‘Picked the Wrong City’ After His Mother Called Police for Help. They Tased and Beat Him Instead
It should have been obvious to the Warren police officers in Michigan that Christopher Gibson was suffering a mental health crisis when they detained him three years ago.
After all, the mother of the then-24-year-old Black man who contacted police for help repeatedly told officers that her son had schizophrenia and needed to be transported to a mental health facility.
Even people at a gas station that Gibson had run off to called the police, telling them they were concerned for his safety. His mother said his mental episode had been triggered by a close cousin dying of cancer, whom he had spent the prior evening with.
Warren police in Michigan are being sued for abusing a Black man named Christopher Gibson, who was suffering a mental health crisis. (Photos: ACLU of Michigan)But Warren police transported him to jail instead after discovering he had warrants for identity theft.
And once he was placed inside a jail cell, Warren police ended up pepper-spraying, tasering, and beating him because he would not comply with their orders to allow himself to be handcuffed in order to be taken to another jail.
On Aug. 13, the ACLU of Michigan filed a lawsuit against the city of Warren, along with several of the Warren police officers who abused him, accusing them of excessive force, failing to provide medical care, and failing to abide by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
“If officers regarded Mr. Gibson’s behavior as problematic, the antidote was not violence,” said Mark P. Fancher in a press release, staff attorney for the ACLU of Michigan’s Racial Justice Project.
“He required compassion and treatment while in the throes of a mental health crisis, which would have made pepper spray, handcuffs, a taser, and brutalization unnecessary. This case makes clear, yet again, why Warren and other police agencies need to have mental health professionals to respond to – and prevent – horrific incidents such as this.”
Watch the video below.
‘You Picked the Wrong City’The incident took place on Dec. 12, 2022, after Gibson visited his mother “after an emotional night spent with a cousin dying of cancer,” the claim states.
“Plaintiff has a mental disability, and he began to display symptoms that included: incoherence, manic behavior that included following family members, repetitive rambling, talking to himself, and sitting in a catatonic state.”
Once detained and placed in the back of a patrol car, Gibson tried to explain to the officer he was going through severe stress, telling him, “I was worried about my f_cking family. I was literally going through it …”
“You picked the wrong city to be going through in it,” the cop responded.
Gibson was inside a jail cell at the police department when the cops told him they needed to handcuff him to transport him to the Macomb County Jail.
Gibson was reluctant to allow himself to be handcuffed through a slot in the jail cell door, telling the cops he was having issues because of his mental illness.
“I’m mental, bro,” he said. “My mental ….”
But a Warren police officer cut him off by saying, “You’re mental, that’s fine. You can still follow directions.”
But Fancher, the ACLU attorney, said he was not in the right frame of mind to follow directions and that should have been obvious to the cops.
“The man was undergoing extreme trauma,” Fancher said in a video posted to YouTube on Aug. 13 by the ACLU of Michigan.
“He was already having a mental health episode, a crisis. And now he had been placed in this cell where he was uncertain of his fate.”
Fancher explained that the cops entered his cell to subdue him, triggering a reaction from him where he bit one of the officers.
“As this point as far as they were concerned, he was somebody who had committed assault against an officer. And from then on, he was treated as someone who was a danger to police officers whether they really believed it or not.”
“They went with a full battalion of officers who were ready for war,” Fancher said.
That led to multiple cops planting their body weight on him while telling him to lie down, one cop forcing his face into the floor, and another cop tasering him.
“They’re killing me, literally,” Gibson cried out while being abused. “My f_cking mental illness is going on, what the f_ck,” Gibson continued to plead.
‘I Thought They Murdered My Son’Body camera video shows the cops continued to abuse him on the way to the Macomb County Jail, including one cop taking him out of the back seat of the patrol car while handcuffed and body slamming him on the asphalt. The cops left him with injuries so bad that they had to transport him to a hospital instead of jail.
Meanwhile, Gibson’s mother, Alwanda Gibson, said police were providing no information on the whereabouts of her son.
“I called all day long for three days straight, hour after hour, and they kept telling me they did not have my son in their custody,” she explained in the ACLU video.
When she finally learned of his whereabouts and showed up at the hospital, the police did not allow her to visit him in the hospital room.
“Ms. Gibson was asked by the people at the hospital whether he had a history of problems with his kidneys or his heart because they had been extremely damaged, that there was internal bleeding,” Fancher said.
“The condition that he was diagnosed with among other things was rhabdomyolysis which is a condition that results from extreme pressure on the body.”
“The video shows multiple officers applying their full body weight to him and causing these extreme injuries.”
According to the lawsuit, that is normally how Warren police deal with mentally ill people they detain.
This was not an isolated occurrence. The Warren Police Department has a history of physically and otherwise abusing persons they have arrested. These incidents include, among others: a) In 2023 an argument between a Warren police officer and an arrestee who was being fingerprinted and photographed escalated and the officer struck the arrestee multiple times and then slammed his head against the floor ; b) It was reported that in 2022 six Warren police officers repeatedly punched and kicked a 17-year-old; c) It was reported that in 2021 four Warren police officers participated in the beating of a 16-year-old who was accused of stealing a catalytic converter. The youth was rendered unconscious by the beating.
The Warren police officers listed as defendants in the lawsuit are Steven Hodges, Brenden Fraser, Daniel Bradley, Jeffrey Motyka, Mark Smith, Thomas Schmelzer, Anthony Giannola, Adam Dickie, David Villerot, James Rebidas, David Huffman and a cop with the surname Harmon whose first name is unknown, along with five John Doe officers.
The abusive and vicious treatment by these cops left Gibson with severe post-traumatic stress syndrome, said his mother.
“Christopher is afraid to sit on the porch,” Alwanda Gibson said in the ACLU video. “He’s afraid to see the police officers when they ride down the street. He thinks they’re going to jump out and finish the job of what the Warren Police Department did to him.”
“Had they just listened and handled the situation better, we wouldn’t be here right now.”
Christopher Gibson also spoke in the ACLU video, saying, “I actually feel lucky to still be alive after what they did to me.”
“So now I’m just speaking with the hope that telling my story will prevent any other people with mental illnesses like I have myself from ever really experiencing that again, that kind of cruelty and abuse,” he said.
“Please help me make that happen.”
‘His Dementia Is Showing’: Fox News Pulls the Plug on Donald Trump As He Spirals Into Bizarre Speech About Washing His ‘Beautiful, Luxuriant Hair’
It’s been nearly a decade since President Donald Trump entered the national stage as a serious presidential contender — and introduced the world to his unfiltered, rambling speaking style. There have been so many head-scratching moments since 2016 that the rants have almost become expected.
However, a recent spate of concerns, including mysterious bruises on his hands, wobbly walking, and verbal slip-ups, has critics reevaluating the past with fresh eyes, searching for early warning signs of decline.
U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter aboard Air Force One. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)One moment from a campaign rally last year stands out. During a June 2024 speech, Trump went on a mini rant about “washing machines to wash your dishes,” “no water in faucets,” and “rain,” without making a clear connection between the three.
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In the speech, Trump was discussing flow restrictors, which typically regulate water on showerheads in homes, but that logic became lost in the rambling. Trump made the remarks at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, and Fox News provided live coverage until they abruptly cut away, interrupting Trump’s musings on water mid-sentence.
A shortened version of the unflattering clip circulated in the news at the time. In it, Trump told his audience: “There’s so much water you don’t know what to do with it. You know, it’s called rain. It rains a lot in certain places,” he stated the obvious before launching into a perplexing word salad. “But uh, no, their idea, you know, did you see the other day. I opened it up, and they closed it again. I open it, they close it. Washing machines, to wash your dishes. There’s a problem. They don’t want you to have any water,” he said. He was presumably referring to the Biden administration.
Earlier in the speech, Trump slammed Biden’s $2 trillion proposal to address climate change — a less ambitious version of the Green New Deal — calling it “wasteful” and the “green new scam.” Trump went on to complain about not having enough water to wash his “beautiful, luxuriant hair.”
“You turn on the water and it goes drip, drip… You’re trying. The worst is your hair,” he said. “I have this beautiful, luxuriant hair, and I put stuff on. I put it in. Lather. I like lots of lather because I like it to come out extremely dry because it seems to be slightly thicker that way. And I lather up, and then you turn on this crazy shower and the thing drip, drip, and you say, ‘I’m gonna be here for 45 minutes.’ What?”
Trump’s tips for thick-looking hair aside, the blunder sparked concern. Despite his long history of speaking off the cuff in a boastful, flamboyant style, many found it hard to blame age alone.
“President Joe Biden’s campaign, allies and defenders called the moment ’embarrassing’ for Trump and claimed the former president is ‘senile,'” read the caption by The Daily Mail.
“Why is he talking about washing machines and it raining a lot?” someone recently wondered on Instagram. “His dementia is showing,” stated one. Another agreed: “Incoherent, Trump! This is who people voted for?”
Inaugurated at 78, he was the oldest president to be sworn into office. Prior to 2024, the median age of U.S. presidents on the day of their first inauguration was 55, according to the Pew Research Center. The study also found that most Americans prefer their presidents to be in their 50s, which has historically been the case. The U.S. has certainly been in uncharted territory with Biden and Trump back-to-back.
‘She Keeps Adjusting It’: Close Call for Vera Wang as Her Dress Nearly Slips Off Before Red Carpet Disaster
Fashion icon Vera Wang has left swarms of fans in awe of her timeless and chic aesthetic for decades.
Even now, at 76 years old, the revered fashion designer continues to spark chatter about her threads, including when she is not dressing the who’s who of Hollywood.
She was among the stars who stepped out for the opening night of the US Open in New York City on Aug. 24. The former Vogue fashion editor wore a gray and white color-block maxi dress from her Vera Wang Haute collection.
Vera Wang is nearly over exposed in a dress showing off her “dangerously thin” figure. (Photo: Verawang/Instagram.)The sleeveless, floor-length garment was accented by a black stripe down either side, a plunging scoop neck, and a daringly low back. She initially paired the look with a mini black jacket when she posed for photos before the event.
However, she ditched the cover-up by the time she was in front of photographers on the blue carpet, leaving her prominent collarbone, shoulders, and peeks at her side ribs on full display. At one point, she had to adjust the dress to keep it from exposing her bust.
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“She looks awesome for her age! Good for her!!!!’ an admirer gushed, praising Wang’s appearance. Those flattering comments were the minority, as several people agreed she looked rather thin.
For countless others, videos of her walking the step-and-repeat and serving poses were an alarming sight. A concerned fan commented, “She is so skinny her dress is falling off.”
“She keeps adjusting it???” noticed another observer. A third said, “That dress is awful. I would never wear it or buy it.”
Others were certain that Wang’s small frame and gaunt figure were indicative of an eating disorder. “Please get some help. Dangerously thin,” urged one person as another declared, “Vera, please go eat something.”
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A couple of staunch supporters shared kinder perspectives on the discourse. One fan wrote the look was “Not flawless. It’s ill fitting, as for the thinness it’s alway been there maybe the big clothes just make it exaggerated. It’s probably the genes.”
The bridal gown connoisseur once revealed that her slim body was not the result of a highly restrictive diet. She told Page Six, “I have my own vodka, and I don’t do Dunkin’ Donuts every day, but I’m not that rigid about food, period.”
Vera Wang, who’s 74, credits McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts and hard work in helping her look young:
“I order it every day, like two weeks on it, and then I’ll change…I think work keeps you young and stimulated.” (Page Six) pic.twitter.com/S02ve1VTci
In a separate interview, Wang also confessed she is at peace with aging and not pressed to rewind the hands of time, though some remain convinced she has had a few procedures.
‘Will, Come On Bro’: Will Smith’s Tour Recap Under Fire as Fans Zoom In and Spot Something Strange
Will Smith, 56, has some fans questioning if he used artificial intelligence to feed his ego.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper is currently on tour in Europe to support his “Based on a True Story” album. He has also been vlogging the experience for his YouTube channel.
On Aug. 12, Smith published a one-minute video of his “You Can Make It” performance. The original track features singer Francis “Fridayy” Leblanc and the Sunday Service choir.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – SEPTEMBER 19: US actor and recording artist Will Smith performs on Sunset Stage as part of the Rock In Rio Festival at Cidade do Rock on September 19, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)“My favorite part of tour is seeing you all up close. Thank you for seeing me too,” Smith titled his YouTube clip.
While the former “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor included real footage from his shows, eagle-eyed viewers claimed parts of the crowd shown in the video seemed to be AI-generated.
For example, a woman who is seen holding a “Take Us Back to Bel-Air” sign in the audience appeared to have six fingers on one hand. Other visual cues, like blurry faces, were pointed to as well.
YouTube commenters had a field day slamming Smith for allegedly using AI to make phony concertgoers. Some people called for the Philadelphia native to retire from the music industry.
“Imagine being this rich and famous and having to use AI footage of crowds and bot comments on your video. Tragic, man. You used to be cool,” one person wrote in reaction to Smith’s tour recap.
A second individual commented, “It’s over, bro. Just enjoy your retirement.” A third disappointed fan added, “It’s equal parts embarrassing as it is hilarious. AI crowd to top it off as well. Sad as hell, lol.”
“Will, come on bro. You’re rich, you don’t need to chase fame anymore,” read another reply. Smith’s infamous on-stage incident with comedian Chris Rock, 60, was brought up when someone posted, “Nobody made you smack him.”
For most of Smith’s entertainment career, the Hollywood and hip-hop legend was viewed as clean-cut and respectable. That public perception changed instantly when he slapped Rock at the 94th Academy Awards in March 2022.
Smith walked on stage inside the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles and hit Rock across the face during the live broadcast. The unscripted outburst happened after Rock made fun of Smith’s wife, “Girls Trip” actress Jada Pinkett Smith, having a shaved head.
Later in the night, Smith won the Best Actor award for his role in the “King Richard” biopic. However, his violent actions led to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences banning him from all future events for 10 years.
The so-called “Oscar Slap” turned many people off to supporting Smith over his explosive response to Rock’s comedy bit. “Based on a True Story” dropped three years later, and the project was a commercial flop in America.
Smith’s fifth studio LP failed to chart on the Billboard 200, making it his first not to enter the weekly rankings of the most popular albums in the country. Professional critics also panned “Based on a True Story,” evidenced by its 40/100 rating on Metacritic.
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“It is a campaign platform, devoid of perspective or style, uninterested in narrative or even spin, but always on message: Please take me back,” Stephen Kearse opined in his Pitchfork review of the project.
Smith was not able to recapture the magic of 1997’s “Big Willie Style” album or 1999’s “Willennium” album, but he was able to turn back the clock to his most popular days as a 1990s blockbuster movie star.
The “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” action comedy arrived in North American theaters in May 2024. Smith reconnected with comedian Martin Lawrence in the fourth installment in the film franchise. The buddy cop motion picture grossed $405 million at the worldwide box office.
In March 2025, Smith kicked off his “Based on a True Story” tour at the House of Blues in Las Vegas. The rap star formerly known as The Fresh Prince broke down in tears during that first show.
Smith reportedly got extremely emotional while reflecting on the birth of his first child, Trey Smith, with his ex-wife Sheree Zampino. The tears continued to flow when he began discussing his “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” co-star James Avery, who passed away in 2013 at 68 years old.
‘Will, Come On Bro’: Will Smith’s Tour Recap Under Fire as Fans Zoom In and Spot Something Strange
‘Put That Stomach Up’: Tina Knowles’ Sheer Outfit Turns Heads and Leaves Fans Staring
Tina Knowles is aging on her own terms. The glamorous “Matriarch” author was a head-turner as she was photographed on the blue carpet on day one of the US Open in New York City.
Knowles, 71, stepped out in a matching white crop-top and pants ensemble that featured both intricately covered in floral cutouts.
The risqué wardrobe selection was somewhat sheer and teased peeps of her bare skin from the collar to her ankles. The bold look was a hit among fans who praised the Cécred chairwoman for not allowing age to define her style and approach to beauty.
Tina Knowles’ see-through outfit backfires when critics pick apart her appearance. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)“You being fast with that belly button out Ms girl!!” one supportive follower playfully told her. Some even praised the grandmother of five for being the blueprint for daughters Beyoncé and Solange.
Yet, for others, Knowles’ appearance was a distraction. Someone first commented that “she looks uncomfortable” as she awkwardly stopped for photographers with minimal posing.
A second critic found the entire look unflattering and remarked, “She look a mess.” A third person wrote, “Her entire face is frozen.”
Rumors that the Texas native had a plastic surgery makeover first surfaced in 2011. In the years since, she has appeared even more youthful and flat-bellied as speculation about her plastic surgery enhancements remains unconfirmed.
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Some suggested that Knowles was such a feast for the eyes that even her exes would be smitten by her. “Unh unh Mama Tina!! Put that stomach up. You gone mess around and catch us a daddy out here in these streets,” said one person.
Another wrote, “Matthew must drool & regret his actions looking at Mz. Tina!!! Cuz she is literally everything.”
Mathew Knowles and the businesswoman were married for 31 years when they divorced in 2011 when an extramarital affair resulted in him fathering another child. He remarried in 2013 to Gena Avery Knowles.
“I was sad she and Richard Lawson separated, but she seems to be doing just fine living her best life,” read another comment. She divorced actor Richard Lawson in 2024.
Tina Knowles Speaks On What Led To Divorce From Richard Lawson:
'This Marriage Was Bringing Ovi
The Worst In Me' pic.twitter.com/aHoXYcJBMl
Knowles and Richard separated a year earlier after eight years of marriage. They began dating in 2013, and at the beckoning of granddaughter Blue Ivy, they tied the knot in a second attempt at everlasting love.
‘Put That Stomach Up’: Tina Knowles’ Sheer Outfit Turns Heads and Leaves Fans Staring
A White Officer Who Broke Into Black Woman’s Home, Fabricated Charges and Was Paid to Resign Left Victim Fighting for Years Before She Finally Won a $120K Payout
Anaysheon Coffey, a South Carolina Black woman, was awarded a $120,000 settlement last month because a white cop with a history of racial profiling barged into her home without a warrant and arrested her on fabricated charges in August 2020.
And the cop who arrested her, Lancaster police officer Peter Beck, was forced to resign in April 2021 after numerous citizens accused him of racial profiling – just over a year after he was forced to resign from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office for having “zero throttle control.”
But not only was Beck given a $60,000 payout to resign from the Lancaster Police Department, he is now working for the North Charleston Police Department, a South Carolina law enforcement agency with its own history of racial profiling, as Atlanta Black Star reported last month when a group of cops piled on top of a Black boy for selling palmetto roses.
So he is likely continuing his racial profiling style of policing at the expense of taxpayers.
Peter Beck earned a bad reputation as a law enforcement officer when he began his career with the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office in 2016 (left) but after being forced to resign from two law enforcement agencies, he is still working as a cop for the North Charleston Police Department. (Photos: Lancaster County Sheriff Office/Facebook, North Charleston Police Department/Facebook)Coffey, meanwhile, spent five years fighting for justice, including two years fighting the criminal charges against her, which were eventually dismissed.
The lawsuit does not state what she had been charged with and there is no record of the charges on South Carolina court websites, but she was only able to file her lawsuit once she was cleared of those criminal charges.
“This resolution sends a powerful message that racial profiling and harassment won’t be tolerated,” Tyler Bailey, Coffey’s attorney, said in a statement, according to WCNC-TV.
But the underlying message is that racial profiling is indeed tolerated within South Carolina law enforcement agencies because not only was he allowed to resign on at least two occasions rather than be fired, his law enforcement certification was never revoked, allowing him to continue working as a cop, potentially placing numerous Black citizens at risk.
“I am outraged that each of you would go on record unanimously supporting a decision that says Black youth as citizens in this community, that Black lives, don’t matter in the Red Rose City,” Reverend Anthony Pelham, a Black pastor who lives in Lancaster, told the city council at the time, according to Queen City News.
“Knowing that you used $60,000 of my taxpayer dollars to pay off an officer that has impacted individuals that look like me outraged me.”
Racial Profiling ComplaintsBeck had been a Lancaster police officer for four months when he knocked on Coffey’s door on August 25, 2020, demanding to speak with the father of her child, according to the claim.
After a brief conversation, Defendant Officer Peter Beck asked if he could come inside of Plaintiff’s residence. Plaintiff then informed Officer Peter Beck that he could not come inside because he did not have a warrant.
Notwithstanding Plaintiff informing Defendant Officer Peter Beck that he could not come inside of her residence without a warrant, Officer Peter Beck barged in and began to illegally search the apartment.
After illegally entering and searching Plaintiff’s residence in violation of Plaintiff’s constitutional rights, Plaintiff was wrongfully arrested/detained for alleged criminal offenses.
Defendant Officer Peter Beck’s wrongful arrest of Plaintiff resulted in her being taken jail and sustaining other damages.
The lawsuit states that more than 20 residents attended a Lancaster City Council meeting in February 2021 to complain about Beck’s racial animosity towards Black citizens, including Reverend Pelham, revealing that he had quickly earned a notorious reputation in less than a year working for the Lancaster Police Department.
Arlene Clyburn said Beck has harassed members of her family and has provoked fear in the Black community.
“Pulling people out of their cars, putting them in handcuffs and then you turn around and let them go,” Arlene Clyburn complained to the city council, according to WSOC-TV.
“What’s the point in you pulling them out of their cars? What probable cause do you have?”
Beck was placed on administrative leave in March 2021 and resigned in April 2021 along with the $60,000 payout.
Coffey’s charges were not dismissed until January 2022 but she only learned about the dropped charges in April 2022 through her own research, an indication the city was trying to keep her from filing her lawsuit.
Beck said he comes from a family of cops so he probably learned from an early age he could get away with racial profiling.
“My dad was – he’s a retired cop, my uncle’s a retired cop, my great-grandfather is a retired cop, so it’s kind of in the blood,” he said during a in deposition 2024.
“Zero Throttle Control”The Lancaster Police Department hired Beck in April 2020 despite warnings from the sheriff’s office that he was a liability, according a defamation lawsuit filed by Beck against the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office in August 2021, which ended up getting dismissed.
The warnings included statements from Lancaster County Sheriff’s Major J.M. Shaw to Lancaster Police Lieutenant Small like, “Beck has zero throttle control and they were unable to control him.”
The court records also state that Shaw told Small that Beck was involved in “a couple of cases that were close to excessive force” and that “the sheriff’s office felt that Pete Beck (was) more of a liability than a benefit.
Major Shaw also said that the sheriff’s office “would be happy to work with the Lancaster Police Department in any joint effort but did not want Pete Beck in the County in any working capacity if hired by the Lancaster Police Department.”
But the Lancaster Police Department hired him anyway in April 2020, a month after he resigned from the sheriff’s office.
Four months later, he forced himself into Coffey’s home without a warrant, resulting in the $120,000 settlement for her as well as the $60,000 payout to make him go away. The starting salary for a Lancaster police officer is $52,000, according to Indeed. He is now making more than $60,000 working for the North Charleston Police Department.
Beck filed his wrongful termination lawsuit against the sheriff’s office five months later, which was dismissed in December 2024 when he was unable to persuade the judge that he had been the victim of defamation.
“As to Plaintiff’s claim for wrongful discharge in violation of South Carolina public policy, the Court finds Plaintiff has failed to produce admissible evidence that his separation from LCSO violated any public policy of the state of South Carolina,” the judge wrote in his dismissal.
“The Court finds that Defendant is immune in this case, and the Court further finds that Plaintiff has failed to establish evidence that would create a genuine issue of material fact that the purported statements made by Major Shaw to LPD’s Lt. Small rise to the level of defamatory statements,” the judge wrote in his dismissal.
‘I’m Sick’: Morris Chestnut Ditches the Look He’s Known For and His New Appearance Has Everyone Shocked
Actor Morris Chestnut can do no wrong.
The “Reasonable Doubt” star left fans awestruck with a recent Instagram post showing he has changed his signature look.
The video, captioned “Decided to hop on this trend. Beard or no beard?” began with a clip of the actor at the 2025 Golden Globes, wearing an impeccably tailored red suit and rocking his signature full beard.
Morris Chestnut goes viral for altering his signature look, as lady fans are shocked. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)Chestnut shared a POV-style reel stating he had “finally decided to cut off his facial hair.” The video then cuts to show him in his bathroom, revealing a freshly groomed goatee.
While leaving the “beard gang” might be a risky move for some, social media had no complaints about the 56-year-old’s bold makeover.
“You can do whatever you want, Morris!!!” one follower exclaimed on Chestnut’s personal Instagram, @MorrisChestnutOfficial.
Another added, “Ain’t no damn way you aging this damn well—I mean, sheshhh, you looking amazing! The goatee is.”
One follower took it a step further, playfully demanding a conversation with Pam Byse, Chestnut’s wife of 29 years.
“At this point, I need to talk to thy boss. Mrs. Pam, your beautiful husband got us in our feelings & we don’t know how to act at times. I think Morris needs to be on timeout or something cause, Lord, we thank You; with all due respect. Morris, know we don’t play ’bout him.”
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After @TheShadeRoom reposted the clip, the comments only got better.
“I’m sick of this man being fine. It’s been my whole life!” one follower vented.
Another noted that Chestnut “went from Morris to Lance,” referencing his iconic role as former NFL player Lance Sullivan in 1999’s “The Best Man.”
Chestnut has long been considered one of Hollywood’s most attractive men. His on-screen debut as Ricky Baker in 1991’s “Boyz N the Hood” introduced the world to a fresh-faced 22-year-old with a trendy high-top fade and a baby face.
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By the mid 2010s, his role as Lance evolved in “The Best Man Holiday” into another side of Morris that most know him for today: a smooth bald head and goatee.
Throughout his 30+ year career, Chestnut has occasionally switched up his facial hair, but one thing remains constant — his “face card never declines,” as fans are quick to affirm.
In 2015, People named the actor one of its “Sexiest Men Alive,” but the “Two Can Play That Game” star has yet to grace the magazine’s coveted cover. The top-secret winner is revealed every November.
As for what prompted the sudden change in facial hair? Chestnut hasn’t said — but if the internet’s reaction is any indication, whatever the reason, fans are eating it up.
‘Stopped Learning In Sixth Grade’: Karoline Leavitt Roasted in Viral Takedown as Clip Exposes Her Mispronouncing Trump’s Name on Repeat
Former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann has had enough of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, especially after she managed to repeatedly mispronounce her own boss Donald Trump’s name.
On Wednesday’s episode of his podcast “Countdown with Keith Olbermann,” the veteran broadcaster tore into her as “aggressively stupid,” mocking the blunders in a takedown he blasted out to his more than 200,000 followers on social media.
President Donald Trump is seen on a monitor watching footage of military strikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels, as Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, conducts a press briefing on Monday, March 17, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)“We may have achieved perfection!” Olbermann said sarcastically, adding that the word “lie” can be spelled with letters in both her first name and surname.
“She is also belligerent, condescending and aggressively stupid,” the frequent critic of the Trump administration stated.
He highlighted Leavitt’s frequent mispronunciations, including repeatedly calling her boss President Donald Trump “chump.” She’s referred to Hitler as “Adolf Hilter” and called pundits “pundints.”
“Her chief achievement is she doesn’t actually speak English,” he said. “She has repeatedly mispronounced Trump’s name.”
In an embarrassing example of ignorance, Karoline Leavitt says
America needs more “Apprentinships” – botching the word, and says we need fewer LGBTQ graduate majors from Harvard University. Is the Trump Administration the dumbest group of people ever?
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“Last week she insisted Trump — or as she often calls him, Chump — deserves the Noble Peace Prize,” Olbermann continued.
He had a field day with that one, swatting down the suggestion that Trump deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for “one peace deal or cease-fire per month,” something that just doesn’t pass muster, according to multiple fact-checkers.
Olbermann called into question Trump’s attempts at brokering a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, pointing out he’s gotten nowhere and that he’s just burning “another week off the clock.”
The podcast host played a hilarious clip of Leavitt’s slip-ups, which he called “the Hall of Fame of Karoline Leavitt.”
Karoline 'I pronounce it Noble Prize' Leavitt remains as arrogantly and condescendingly dumb as a box of 200 pounds of rocks https://t.co/zmWFU7N2Qo
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) August 19, 2025“So all you Hilter chump pundints, just remember, you may try to get it. Karoline is way ahead of you in the running — the Nobel Peace Prize,” he said.
“P D I N Ts. No. Dumber than a box of 200 lb of rocks. Now, I know a lot of people make this exact mistake and say, ‘Pundant, so what?,” he added. “A lot of people get drunk and drive into telephone polls, too. Does that make it any more okay to do that?” This person speaks on TV every day. Does she have any pride?
Leavitt also had trouble with the word “apprenticeships,” during an interview in May on Fox’s “Hannity,” saying that the US needs more “apprentinships.”
Leavitt’s short tenure as press secretary so far has been marked by repeatedly reprimanding reporters over their questions. Olbermann suggested Leavitt’s experience playing softball in college set her up perfectly for the “softball questions from right-wing plants” at the daily White House briefings.
“Leavitt clearly stopped learning around the sixth or seventh grade because she became convinced that at that point she knew everything,” he continued.
Leavitt is the youngest press secretary ever at 27. She turned a stint as an intern in the first Trump administration in 2019 into the role of assistant press secretary by 2020.
After Trump’s failed presidential bid in 2020, Leavitt ran for office herself in 2022 at the age of 23 in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, just a few years after graduating from St. Anselm College. As one of the first Gen Z congressional candidates, the MAGA Republican lost that election amid a crowded field of more veteran politicians.
And Leavitt’s congressional campaign committee still hasn’t repaid most of the more than $300,000 it owes to creditors and donors, according to a disclosure filed with the Federal Election Commission.
Her committee did not take in any money this spring and hasn’t made any payments on the huge debt, a majority of which was raised through illegal campaign contributions that surpassed federal limits, according to the website OpenSecrets.
‘Are His Shoes On the Wrong Feet’: Donald Trump’s ‘Good Job’ Moment Sparks Laughter as People Zero In on His Shoes and Pam Bondi’s Outfit
Intense criticism comes with being a celebrity. President Donald Trump is no stranger to being the actual critic. He often chastises his opponents for their looks or their intelligence, and sometimes he gets a taste of his own medicine in return.
His allies are not exempt from that blowback.
United States Attorney General Pam Bondi became the butt of the joke with Trump on Thursday, Aug. 21. She accompanied Trump to speak with the National Guard forces in the U.S. Park Police facility in Washington, D.C. Bondi, as well as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro, were there to support Trump as he addressed his federalizing police in the nation’s capital in what he’s calling a response to a crime emergency. Despite her being just a bystander, a zoomed-in shot of her that spread online led to social media users ridiculing her outfit.
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to law enforcement officers alongside Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Attorney General Pam Bondi at the U.S. Park Police Anacostia Operations Facility on August 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Trump administration has deployed federal officers and the National Guard to the District in order to place the DC Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and assist in crime prevention in the nation’s capital. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Bondi wore a black outfit consisting of a blazer, a shirt and wide-legged pants. The pants stole the attention as viewers deemed them incompatible with the rest of the outfit because of their loose fit. The pants were so large that they touched the ground.
The Instagram account Mighty Dems shared the photo on its page, where they asked, “What is Pam Bondi wearing? Also Trump looks horrible,” in the caption. Many chimed in with their reactions to the image in the comments. “Do you see that? Looks like she’s wearing stilts.”
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“Looks like they swapped pants,” said one, referring to the more fitted slacks that Trump was wearing.
Another person observing their looks said, “Her pants are too long, his too short.”
Someone else said, “Looks like Trump has his shoes on the wrong feet?
While another person asked “Are his shoes on the wrong feet?”
A fourth typed, “She got dressed in a hurry and accidentally put on Trump’s pants.”
She hasn’t been the only one on Trump’s team to be picked apart over their attire.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had fans debating back in July whether her black and white mini dress was too short or inappropriate for work. Some said the 28-year-old’s outfit was one fit for an adolescent.
Though Bondi’s fashion choices were part of the focus for that event, reports said Trump handed out pizzas and hamburgers to the assembled National Guard, Park Police, and various other federal law enforcement agencies to thank them for a successful start to his intervention in the capital’s policing.
He said, “Well I just want to thank everybody very much for being here. I wanted to do this. We’ve had some incredible results and results have come out and it’s like a different place. It’s like a different city, it’s the capital. It’s going to be the best in the world.”
Sharing more about his plans to give D.C. a makeover, he said, “We’re going to do what you’re doing with law enforcement, and very importantly, also we’re going to physically do it. We’re going back to Congress for some money and we’re going to redo a lot of the pavement, a lot of the medians.”
“The graffiti’s all coming off, real fast. It’s going to come down real fast.”
Two thousand National Guard troops have been deployed to the country’s capital so far alongside personnel from other federal law enforcement agencies. Trump is now threatening to send thousands of other National Guardsmen to other big cities run by Democratic mayors.
‘Does Anyone Else Think This Is Whack?’: White Man Loses It After Discovering What He Thinks Is a New Line of Greeting Cards Just For Black People
A white man lost it in a Walgreens after noticing the Mahogany line of greeting cards, calling the cards specifically designed for people of color “whack.” His brief rant launched a social media firestorm.
What’s probably the weirdest thing about his meltdown is that such cards have been around since before the 1980s, so his outrage is coming more than 40 years after the cards first showed up in retail outlets.
“Ya’ll I’m at Walgreens looking at freakin cards,” Drew Bishop370 originally posted on TikTok.
White man sounds the alarm after alerting audience to Hallmark cards dedicated to Black people. (Credit: WallStreetApes/X)“Does anyone else think that this is whack? There’s a whole section of cards for Black people and it’s from, from Hallmark Mahogany. That’s f#cked up, isn’t it?”
Bishop thought Walgreens had just started selling the cards.
Hallmark said its Mahogany line of greeting cards “celebrates what is most beloved about Black culture through a timeless collection of authentic and artful greeting cards, gifts, movies, and media inspired with messages of faith, Black pride and love.”
“Hallmark Mahogany is a dedicated lifestyle brand committed to providing Black Women with innovative ways to honor African-American heritage and deepen the bonds of family, friendship and faith,” the brand said on its website.
I am anti BLM and DEI, but this doesn’t bother me. I think having the portion of our society being able to buy things that they identify with is fine.
It is just like buying makeup, we have all shades, everyone should be represented.
Bishop’s post picked up speed and was viewed hundreds of thousands of times across social media after a popular X post claimed Walgreens was facing backlash over the cards.
“BREAKING: Walgreens is under backlash after shoppers noticed that they have started selling cards exclusively for Black people,” Dom Lucre wrote in a post on X Tuesday, after reposting it from Wall Street Apes.
And an Instagram user continued the farce.
“Walgreens is getting unexpected backlash after some white shoppers complained about its Mahogany greeting card line by Hallmark. The collection, which has been around since the ’80s, is designed to celebrate Black culture, family, and traditions,” Baller Alert said in posting the video on Instagram.
As expected, social media erupted.
“So let me get this straight… If a store made a ‘whites only’ greeting card section, it would spark national outrage. But when it’s ‘blacks only,’ it’s called progress? Segregation with a smile and corporate branding. This isn’t unity. It’s modern-day apartheid wrapped in Hallmark packaging. How is this not racism?” Dr. Lucien Wolfe asked on X.
This X user countered with the obvious, “I don’t see anything wrong with it, for so many decades black people didn’t have anything to choose from except white people cards. I think race and culture are fine in non-governmental issues. It’s good to be proud of your race and culture whichever you are … And we should be proud as Americans that almost every race has contributed something magic to the mix.”
Even this anti-BLM and DEI user couldn’t find anything wrong with the Mahogany greeting cards.
“I think having the portion of our society being able to buy things that they identify with is fine. It is just like buying makeup, we have all shades, everyone should be represented.”
An Instagram user summed it up nicely: “Imagine being 40 years late…”
The fact-checking website Snopes looked into the social media frenzy, reaching out to Walgreens.
The retailer does sell the cards online and in stores. A spokesperson told Snopes this is not new and added that Walgreens believed it “would have had these cards in our stores since around the time Hallmark launched them, the late 80s.”
Hallmark first introduced Mahogany in a 16-card promotion in 1987 and continued it as a permanent brand in 1991.
Hallmark said its Mahogany brand was “the most extensive offering of cards available for African American consumers.” And even though the cards were designed for Black consumers, Snopes reported it we found no evidence that the prevented other consumers from buying them.
Bishop later removed his post from TikTok.
‘She’s 85…’: Normani’s Grandma Wild Answer About Her Dream Man On ‘Family Feud’ Leaves Steve Harvey Stunned and Embarrasses Her Family
Steve Harvey has mastered the art of turning unexpected moments into television gold, and recent “Family Feud” episodes prove exactly why he remains one of daytime television’s most beloved hosts.
The seasoned entertainer often finds himself on the receiving end of some particularly memorable contestant moments, creating the kind of spontaneous comedy that has made his version of the long-running game show appointment viewing.
Steve Harvey was left speechless when Normani’s 85-year-old grandmother gave a wildly inappropriate answer about her dream man on Family Feud. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)What began as routine survey questions transformed into yet another unforgettable exchange, highlighting King of Comedy’s wit and reactions, defining “Family Feud” entertainment.
The most recent buzz centers around Episode 7 of “Celebrity Family Feud” Season 11, which premiered on Aug. 21, featuring Fifth Harmony’s Normani and her family facing off against comedian Michelle Buteau’s team.
The episode began on a celebratory note. As Harvey greeted Normani’s family, he got to the matriarch Barbara Steward and said, “Happy birthday, grandma! Eighty-five and still fly. That’s what I’m talking about.”
The pivotal moment arrived when Harvey started the game and posed the survey question: “When you picture the man of your dreams, he’s holding what?”
Without hesitation, Barbara buzzed in first and delivered her answer with complete confidence: “His private.”
The response sent shock waves through the studio, with Harvey immediately breaking his professional composure and the entire building erupting in disbelief.
Normani’s reaction was perhaps the most telling, as she dramatically acted as if she might collapse to the ground, asking, “What she say?” in apparent disbelief at her grandmother’s bold response.
Harvey, still processing what he had heard, pointed directly at Normani’s mother and exclaimed, “That’s your mama,” before repeating Barbara’s answer for the stunned family: “She said ‘He’s grabbing his [bleep]!'”
When the show’s Instagram followers weighed in, cracking jokes at her hot-to-trot answer.
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“Grandma had some flashbacks,” one person wrote, while another cleverly referenced the classic Barbara Mason song “Woman to Woman,” remixing the opening lines as “Barbara… this is Shirley… what did you say on TV?”
Some celebrated Barbara’s boldness with comments like “If grandma wasn’t a freak in her days, they wouldn’t have even been born” and “She’s 85 not dead!!”
One particularly amused viewer simply stated, “Hahahaha i love ‘dirty’ grandmas.”
Despite Barbara’s memorable moment, her risqué answer unfortunately wasn’t among the six responses on the survey board.
Michelle’s team seized the opportunity, with various family members correctly guessing answers including “flowers,” “money,” “jewelry,” “my face,” and “food,” ultimately dominating the round with five correct responses. The missing survey answer that remained undisclosed turned out to be “puppy/animal,” but by then, Barbara’s response had already stolen the spotlight.
However, this wasn’t Harvey’s first encounter with unexpectedly flirtatious contestants.
An earlier episode from April 22 featured the Hill family tackling a seemingly straightforward survey question about commonalities between Harvey and Mr. Clean.
The board held six answers, and Harvey set it up with his signature flair: “Top six answers on the board, name something Steve Harvey and Mr. Clean have in common.”
Deborah Hill didn’t hesitate. She hit the buzzer with “shiny bald head”—the No. 1 answer. Jahman Hill added “you’re both famous” at number three, and Kim Hill kept it practical with “they both like stuff clean,” sliding into No. 6.
That’s when La Tasha Hill kicked it up a notch. With a smile, she delivered: “Good looks.” Harvey’s eyebrow shot up as she clapped along, insisting, “It’s up there.” She was right — it landed in the fourth spot. Harvey leaned in, playful but serious enough to keep the moment real: “Watch ya self, darling. I’m a full-blown situation.”
The family kept swinging, but when Monisha Hill guessed “they both smell good,” the buzzer shut her down. Strike one. That’s when Deborah Hill came back for seconds, firing off: “They both got that tight body.”
The studio erupted. The Hills high-fived like they’d won the Super Bowl, the crowd roared, and Harvey blushed so hard he had to lean back. Ms. Deborah wasn’t done either, adding a saucy, “Alright now. Alright now!”
Harvey, laughing through it, gave her the title she earned: “Aight, M\s. Deborah gon’ bring out the cougar!”
Moments like this explain why “Family Feud” still hits.
Harvey doesn’t just host — he reacts, improvises, and reminds everyone that the funniest TV is the kind you can’t script.
‘Someone Call HR’: Donald Trump Tries Praising Kristi Noem with Pet Name In Public But Sets Off Social Media Firestorm Instead
President Donald Trump raised a few eyebrows and set off a wave of social media ridicule at an event Thursday in Washington, D.C., where he was thanking his staff for their help in the federalization of the Washington police department in a takeover related to crime reduction as dozens of federal law enforcement officers looked on.
“Where’s my Kristi?” the president asked, looking around for his Department of Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, after praising “popular” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and “greatest” Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Trump is once again unintentionally setting of a social media firestorm with latest nickname for his female staff. (Credit: Getty Images)“There you are, dear,” he gushed when he saw her. “Thank you very much. She’s been incredible. And she can ride a horse like nobody. She gets on those horses, she rips those horses around,” Trump fawned.
What? What the hell is he talking about?
Those patronizing remarks about her prowess with horses were kind of a put down in way and undercut her authority as DHS chief in front of members of Homeland Security, the FBI, DEA, US Marshals, ATF and Secret Service, who were all listening.
View on ThreadsDoes he hear himself when he talks? I’m laughing so hard. I’m gonna pee my pants,” Ronda Vogts wondered on Threads.
“I just don’t get it! I don’t f#cking get it! Most cult leaders are at least charismatic!” Threads user Art Gar said. “How does anyone listen to this & think he should be leading anything except the way to the pudding line at the retirement home! Are they all brain dead?!”
“She’s his now? Someone call HR. This is sexual harassment.” this Threads poster didn’t mince words. Many found Trump’s pet name for Noem both “gross” and “creepy.”
“The statesman speaks to the nation ‘my Kristi, dear’ … what a patronising old fool! The sexual undertones are revolting … how does he treat women in the privacy of his office? Well, we all know the answer to that!” Peter Swales observed.
View on Threads“She does what with horses? Is this a “Catherine the great” reference?” another shocked Threads user commented.
“Where were you on JANUARY 6TH!” still another social media poster wondered about Trump’s event with Washingto federal agents.
Noem, a former South Dakota governor and rancher, has plenty of experience on horseback and has showcased herself many times atop horses for media ops since taking office earlier this year.
She saddled up with a U.S. Boder Patrol unit shortly after she was confirmed as DHS head and then in July she went galloping around in Argentina with the country’s security minister.
Also in July, Noem faced backlash for again showcasing pictures of herself astride a horse and asking for feedback on social media on which shot South Dakota officials should hang in the capitol in Pierre.
But whomp, whomp. After such fawning over by Trump, Noem found herself handing out pizza alongside U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro (also not a good look for the chief of Homeland Security). That’s a long way from the glamorous horseback rides, leading federal agents along the southern border, in full make-up and cosplay ICE gear.
‘I’m Not a Nurse, But…’: Trump’s Latest Hand Photos Go Viral As Viewers Question Everything About Karoline Leavitt’s White House Explanation
President Donald Trump is facing fresh scrutiny after new photos of his right hand showed a clumsy patch of makeup smeared across his skin, a sight so odd it left many online asking if the images were even real.
On Friday, Aug. 22, Trump, 79, made a stop at The People’s House exhibit down the street from the White House, and photographers made a point to zoom in and capture several photos of the president’s right hand.
This isn’t the first time Trump has faced public scrutiny over his poorly applied hand makeup.
Just last month, Trump’s headstrong press secretary Karoline Leavitt brushed off growing concerns over his health, claiming the discoloration was nothing more than bruising from his “vigorous handshaking.”
Leavitt’s framing came directly from the president’s physician who provided an official White House memo released to the public in July. “This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen,” Leavitt said as she read the memo to the press.
Official communication released by The White House Office of Communications from President Donald Trump’s physician on July 17, 2025. (Credit: White House)But those remarks haven’t aged well as the latest close-ups appear to show a poorly blended foundation job meant to hide something deeper, further fueling theories that won’t go away.
One post on Threads with two recent photos of Trump’s hand set off thousands of comments on social media. The caption simply read, “both of these photos of Trump’s hand were taken today.” Then the firestorm began.
View on ThreadsOne user wrote: “I’m not a nurse, but that looks like a blown vein poorly covered with liquid foundation.”
“So is he getting blood transfusions or intravenous fluids on the regular?,” inquired another.
Another joked, “Skipped the blending module again at beauty school.” And one more bluntly said, “This isn’t even trying to hide it. He wants us fixated on that.”
Others were simply aghast: “Is this fake?” one asked. Another joked: “That is NOT from shaking hands.”
And while all eyes are on Trump’s hand, some haven’t forgotten his other visible ailments. “Forget the orange makeup on his hand,” a Daily Beast op-ed begins. “The real tell on Donald Trump is below the knee,” and said Trump’s visibly swollen ankles are a “flashing neon sign of a body under pressure” that shouldn’t be swept under the rug.
Doctors have said Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a circulatory problem that makes swelling and bruising more common, according to John Hopkins Medicine. The White House insists it’s nothing serious. But critics point out that every time former President Joe Biden cleared his throat, cable news ran endless health segments, while Trump’s seeming ailments get explained away as nothing to see here.
“If Biden walked out looking like this, Fox News would run it for a week straight,” one person wrote on Threads.
Trump’s health concerns are starting to show up in polls too. Data for Progress finds the share of Americans who believe Trump is too old to be president has jumped 10 points over the last year to 49 percent, with independents showing a 12-point rise. Just under half now say his age makes him unfit for office. More Americans now say they doubt Trump has the “mental and cognitive” ability to complete out this term through 2029.
For a president toying with breaking constitutional limits to secure a third term, the constant flood of poorly concealed hand makeup and a laundry list of gaffes and blunders is shifting the debate.