President Donald Trump gave his first speech to Congress last week. It was quickly picked up and noted by many that he needed both hands to lift quite a small glass of water to his mouth. This has sparked concerns for the president’s well-being. In the clip the president also appears to be concentrating very hard as he takes a sip of water. The footage was caught and Trump visibly struggles to hold his glass with both of his petite hands.
Why Did Trump Struggle To Lift A Glass Of Water?
Was he simply nervous about giving his first address? There are always Beta Blockers.
Is he working too hard?
Has he lost strength in his arms or hands?
Is it Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Could he have RSI from Tweeting all night?
Well he is 70 years old now.Weakness of the hands is a symptom that is common among the elderly. It could be as simple as nerve compression or perhaps a more serious ailment such as joint or vascular disease or even Parkinson’s disease or Motor Neuron disease. According to this site weak hands could be an early sign of ALS (remember the ice bucket challenge). It also says:
“At first you may notice that your grip is less strong. You may drop things and find it difficult to open bottle tops, turn keys, etc. You may also notice that the muscles in your hands (especially at the base of your thumbs) become flatter with time.”
Of course we were all assured by Trump’s ‘doctor‘ before the election that his health is the best ever.
Also if there is a real medical problem we know that Trump can sleep easy because he would have no issue with the cost of healthcare, unlike so many other Americans, thanks to his policies.
So why such difficulty in drinking a glass of water?
Maybe his hands are really just too tiny.
Trump is sensitive about his hands. It was actually fellow Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio who first pointed out the size of his hands. In the Republican debates Rubio drew attention to the now president’s hands and Trump was annoyed at the time. Rubio was making a point about personal attacks, and it seems Trump, while good at dishing out personal attacks is so not good at being on the receiving end.
Watch the struggle here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0XziopzJHU
Featured image via YouTube.
