Trump ‘reckless’: New photos spark accusations of covering up President’s health concerns; ‘So obvious’

New photos of Trump shared online appear to show something being used to cover areas where the alleged rash is evident. “Trump used a layer of makeup today to cover up the very noticeable rash (or whatever) behind his ears yesterday,” one person who shared the photo wrote. Notably, this article was also shared by pages covering news about Iran amid the ongoing conflict.

Grok also appears to confirm what the new photos show, explain “Photos from March 2 (the Medal of Honor ceremony) show Trump with a noticeable red, crusty rash behind his ear on his right neck. His doctor confirmed it was caused by a prescription preventive skin cream and that redness and swelling are expected to remain for weeks. Photos today (like the one with the German chancellor) show the area smoothed out with a distinct orange tint, matching his well-known handmade makeup style for covering marks. There is evidence this is hidden by makeup.”

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According to visuals from the early March event shared on social media, the skin behind Trump’s right ear appeared to be crusted and peeling as he walked through the line of honorees facing the camera. Photos taken in a makeshift situation room at Mar-a-Lago when the United States attacked Iran also showed discoloration in the same area of ​​the neck. This situation is also said to be evident in the president’s State of the Union address.

CNN White House producer Adam Cancyrn said on X that the cause of the discoloration was “preventative skin treatment.”

“President Trump is using a very common cream on the right side of his neck as a preventive skin treatment. The President is using this treatment for a week and expects redness to persist for several weeks,” he wrote, sharing a statement from the president’s doctor.