Trump fixated 'on how he will be remembered' as health fears soar

Donald Trump’s decision to let his hair go white is his 'only concession to age', one official said (Image: Getty)

Donald Trump is said to be thinking about his legacy and “what he will be remembered for” amid continued speculation around his health. The comments were reportedly made by a senior White House official and comes as the US President insists he is in ideal condition.  

A dark bruise on one of his hands has often been a source of debate among people online, while the 79-year-old has also been snapped with swollen ankles. It was confirmed last year that the President had been diagnosed with a condition affecting his veins called chronic venous insufficiency. Officials say the bruising on his hand is unrelated and linked to “frequent handshaking”.

Donald Trump turns 80 this year (Image: Getty)

Some viewers claimed there appeared to be an issue with his voice during the speech in which he appeared to confuse Greenland with Iceland.

He has also seemingly fallen asleep during public events — something he has denied, insisting he was resting his eyes or blinking.

Mr Trump, who regularly called his predecessor and White House rival Joe Biden, “Sleepy Joe”, remains a keen golfer.

However, he did tell the magazine: “I hate to waste a lot of time on this, but if you’re going to write a bad story about my health, I’m going to sue the ass off of New York Magazine. There will be a time when you can write that story, maybe in two years, three years, five years — five years, no one is going to care, I guess.”

The construction of a new “crazy ballroom” at the White House was identified as an example of Mr Trump “leaving a legacy”.

Another senior staffer told New York Magazine that Mr Trump’s decision to let his hair go white is his “only concession to age”, while one official reportedly said the President’s hearing isn’t what it used to be.