A recent claim by a doctor suggests that President Donald Trump experienced a stroke last year, an event that he has reportedly tried to keep from the public eye.

Bruce Davidson, a professor at Washington State University, has come forward with what he asserts is evidence supporting his claim, as reported by the Daily Beast. According to him, Trump had a significant health issue several months ago.

The medical expert from Washington State University’s college of medicine has shared details indicating what side of the brain he believes was affected by the stroke.

The Doctor’s Assertion

During a podcast called The Court of History, Professor Davidson provided insights by saying, “I think his stroke was on the left side of the brain, which controls the right side of the body.”

He continued, mentioning that the occurrence could have been more than six months ago, early in 2025.

Professor Davidson mentioned videos depicting Trump with a noticeable shuffling of his feet—a significant change from his usual confident stride observed on golf courses.

He observed, “We’ve seen him holding his right hand cradled in his left,” along with earlier instances in 2025 where Trump appeared to garble his words, which has reportedly improved since then.

In addition to these signs, the professor highlighted Trump’s experiences of hypersomnolence—or excessive daytime sleepiness—as further evidence of a likely stroke. He noted that Trump has occasionally seemed to nod off during public events at the White House, a common effect in stroke patients.

Another point in Davidson’s analysis is footage of Trump disembarking from Air Force One, where he uses his left hand to grip the railing despite being right-handed. This too could hint at a stroke on the left side of the brain, Davidson proposes.

While the notion of Trump himself confirming such a claim is uncertain, Davidson did conclude that if his assessment is correct, the President appears to have made significant recovery.

Concerns About Trump’s Health

Speculation around Trump’s health has been a topic of discussion recently. The 79-year-old’s visible bruising in public, which attempts to mask with makeup have failed to hide, and his periodic online rants have left many questioning his cognitive state.

Trump’s appearance at a 9/11 commemoration, where his face seemed to visibly droop, brought online rumors suggesting a stroke. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding any such diagnosis.

In a recent podcast chat with Katie Miller, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. commented on Trump’s dietary habits, expressing his surprise at the President’s continued health.

“The interesting thing about the president is that he eats really bad food, such as McDonald’s, candy, and Diet Coke,” remarked RFK.

“He constantly drinks Diet Coke. How he remains healthy is astounding,” he further stated.

Reaffirming his claims, Professor Davidson argued on The Court of History podcast that Trump’s erratic and unpredictable governance style in his second presidency term might reflect behavioral changes typical in stroke survivors.

“It’s a sobering, life-altering event, and reactions vary greatly,” Davidson noted. “Some individuals become introspective, while others might feel jubilant, ready to seize life’s opportunities as another stroke may not spare them.”

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed the claims, replying firmly that President Trump remains in excellent overall health.

Leavitt affirmed, “President Trump’s consistent work ethic, boundless energy, and open accessibility sharply contrast with the previous administration’s efforts to hide Joe Biden’s declining mental and physical health from the public.”

“The media’s push of these baseless attacks on President Trump contributes to the growing distrust in the media,” she stated.

What do you think about the claims concerning Donald Trump’s potential stroke last year?