Sharp-eyed Donald Trump supporters found their attention drawn to an unusual detail near his trousers recently, sparking a wave of strange online conspiracy theories.
Earlier in the week, the 78-year-old former president attended a UFC event in New Jersey after a short stay at Camp David, the secluded government retreat in Maryland.
During his time there, Trump reportedly met with military officials to discuss the potential use of the Insurrection Act in response to protests against immigration raids in Los Angeles.
Days later, at the sporting event, Trump appeared to be in good spirits as he posed with a UFC championship belt.
However, eagle-eyed observers noted an odd protrusion on his upper leg in one of the photos.
Then on June 10, during a White House Rose Garden appearance, press images captured another noticeable bulgeâthis time along his lower legâprompting further speculation online.
These images led to a flurry of theories about the mysterious leg shapes. Some internet users speculated that Trump might be wearing a catheter under his clothes.
Though Trump has never mentioned any health issues related to incontinence, one online commenter suggested, âI really think Donald Trump is wearing some kind of urine collection contraption. This would explain the odd shapes seen from both the front and back.â
Others agreed, referencing historical figures like Fidel Castro, who allegedly wore similar devices to deliver long speeches.
One user simply captioned a photo of Trump with: âCatheter.â Another added, âHe is wearing a urine bag or something. You can see the tubing under his pants.â
Others offered a different take, proposing that the bulges might be due to a leg brace, perhaps from a minor injury.
One user speculated, âExoskeleton leg braces?â
Another responded, âMaybe to prevent the leaning,â while a third added, âKnee brace for a partially torn ligament⌠Trump doesnât have time right now for surgery. Heâs postponing it until things calm down.â
Another person echoed this idea: âThose are leg braces to stabilize him. Thatâs why he never wears shorts anymore.â
A third theory floated online suggested the bulges might be some form of protective gear. âProbably some sort of bulletproof clothing!â one person commented.
Amid the more outlandish suggestions, others dismissed the speculation entirely, chalking it up to simple wardrobe quirks.
âWow. Pants. Who knew,â one user quipped sarcastically.
Another wrote, âThey are called pants and sometimes they get a little wrinkled.â
Despite all the rumors, the White Houseâs chief physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, had declared in April that Trump was in âexcellent cognitive and physical healthâ after a comprehensive five-hour medical evaluation.
According to reports, the former president underwent various testsâincluding bloodwork, a cardiac exam, and ultrasoundsâall of which came back normal. He also passed neurological tests assessing his mental state, reflexes, motor and sensory function, scoring a perfect 30 out of 30.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear: whether itâs a wrinkle, a medical device, or a brace, Trumpâs appearance has once again ignited the internetâs curiosity