Washington DC: US President Donald Trump’s health has become the subject of wild conspiracy theories in recent weeks following his unusually long absence from the public eye.

Speculation first erupted after photos surfaced showing bruises on Trump’s hands. The White House later confirmed that the 79-year-old had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition that affects blood flow in the veins.

However, the internet was quick to connect the dots — and not always logically. Online sleuths resurfaced images of the late Queen Elizabeth II, whose hand bruises were visible just two days before her passing in 2022. Side-by-side comparisons with Trump’s hands spread rapidly on Reddit, where users shared anecdotes of family members who had suffered from the same illness.

Despite the frenzy, the White House insists Trump remains in “excellent condition.” While his public schedule has been virtually empty for weeks, he was spotted golfing in Virginia over the weekend.

Adding intrigue, the White House announced on Monday that Trump will hold a rare press conference on Tuesday, September 2, at 2 pm in the Oval Office. The announcement did not disclose the subject, fueling even more curiosity.

The lack of media appearances has only intensified the rumor mill. Online chatter has ranged from claims that Trump was secretly hospitalized to bizarre theories suggesting he had suffered an accident—or worse, that he was no longer alive.

As anticipation builds for Tuesday’s appearance, one thing is certain: the health of the 79-year-old commander-in-chief has become a full-blown internet obsession, with comparisons stretching from golf courses in Virginia to Buckingham Palace.