President Donald Trump’s physical mobility has drawn renewed scrutiny following a weekend golf outing at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia on Saturday, August 24, 2025, where video footage appeared to show the 79-year-old president struggling to maintain a straight walking pattern.
Trump played golf with former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens and his son Kacy at the Virginia golf club. Video posted to Instagram by Kacy Clemens captured multiple clips from their day on the course, including footage of the group driving golf carts, hitting balls, and walking between holes.
In the compilation video titled “A Day On the Course With the President,” Trump appeared to experience difficulty walking alongside Roger Clemens. Observers noted that the president seemed to drag his right leg behind him as he moved and appeared unable to walk in a straight line. Political commentator Ben Meiselas of MeidasTouch reviewed the footage and stated that Trump was “dragging that right leg again, and he can’t walk in a straight line.”
The golf outing footage represents the second time this month that Trump’s walking has generated public discussion. Earlier, during his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on August 15, 2025, similar concerns arose when the president was observed veering from left to right while walking on a red carpet rolled out for the Kremlin leader, appearing unable to stay centered before reaching their meeting point.
The recent golf footage also revealed a new bruise visible on Trump’s left hand, marking the second hand to show such discoloration this month. Previously, bruising had been spotted on his right hand, which White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed to frequent handshaking. White House spokesperson Liz Huston defended the president’s condition, describing him as the most active and transparent president in American history while contrasting his transparency with his predecessor’s administration.
Trump’s physician, Sean Barbabella, has previously explained that bruising on the president’s hands 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. During Saturday’s golf outing, Trump’s right hand appeared to be covered with makeup, according to observers.
In July 2025, the White House announced that Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a medical condition affecting the veins in his legs. This condition occurs when veins fail to return blood efficiently to the heart, leading to pooling in the lower limbs and often resulting in symptoms such as swelling, skin changes, and bloated ankles. The White House medical unit conducted a comprehensive examination including diagnostic vascular studies and bilateral lower extremity venous doppler ultrasounds that confirmed the diagnosis.
The physician’s statement indicated that Trump had noted mild swelling in his lower legs in recent weeks, prompting the thorough medical evaluation. The condition was described as benign and common, particularly in individuals over age 70. The medical team characterized the evaluation as routine care conducted out of an abundance of caution.
According to the golf scorecard shared by Roger Clemens, Trump finished fourth out of four players during Saturday’s round. The Instagram post by Kacy Clemens was set to the song “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty, though the late singer’s family had previously issued a cease-and-desist letter to Trump’s campaign in 2020 after the track was used at a political rally.
Social media commentary on both the Alaska summit footage and the recent golf outing has included observations about Trump’s gait and stability. Users noted apparent difficulty maintaining balance and questioned his mobility during public appearances. The Alaska summit footage particularly drew attention as it showed Trump swaying as he approached Putin on the red carpet.
The White House has consistently maintained that concerns about the president’s physical condition are unfounded, with officials pointing to his active schedule and public engagement level as evidence of his fitness for office. Press Secretary Leavitt has repeatedly emphasized Trump’s commitment to meeting Americans and maintaining an active presidential schedule, characterizing his daily activities as proof of his unwavering dedication to the role.
