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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has said he believes President Donald Trump is "not doing too hot," and suggested his supporters "cut bait" on him.
Speaking on his podcast The Alex Jones Show on Tuesday, he said: "When your ankles swell up three times the size they were before, that means heart failure. And he does look sick. And he does babble and it sounds like the brain's not doing too hot. So we just cut bait on Trump, and we just mobilize against the Democrats."
Jones also said that Trump is "not the man he was that last year," adding: "we need to be sad about Trump. This is not funny. This is not good. But he's gone. And that's it."
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White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told Newsweek in response to Jones' comments: “This is a complete bulls*** story that’s being desperately told to boost podcast views. The truth is that President Trump is the sharpest and most accessible President in American history who is working nonstop to solve problems and deliver on his promises, and he remains in excellent health.”
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Why It Matters
Jones, a longtime supporter of Trump during his first term, has frequently criticized the president in recent months.
Since the start of his second term in January 2025, questions have been raised about Trump's physical and cognitive health. Trump, 79, has been seen with bruises on his hands, and he mixed up his current press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, with Kellyanne Conway, who served as a political adviser during his first term.
What To Know
In July 2025, the White House announced that Trump had been examined for swelling in his legs and was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
The condition occurs when valves in certain veins do not function properly, causing blood to pool. Common symptoms include swelling in the lower legs or ankles, aching or cramping, varicose veins, pain, and changes to the skin. Treatment can include medication and, in more advanced cases, medical procedures.
Jones said on Tuesday that Trump's key allies are "freaked out" and suggested the president "take some time off."
“All the people rallied around him, you can see, [Pete] Hegseth's freaked out. You can see, the press secretary's freaked out," he said. "They're being loyal. They think it's a lesser of two evils."
He added: "Trump needs intervention. He needs to take some time off."
Trump's Health
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published on January 1, Trump addressed rumors surrounding his health directly, saying the marks and bruising on his hands were due to a daily aspirin regimen he has followed for 25 years, as well as minor injuries sustained during public engagements.
Leavitt also previously told Newsweek that Trump "is a man of the people and he meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history. His commitment is unwavering and he proves that every single day."
An annual physical exam published by the White House in April 2025 found that Trump was in "excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function" and that he "is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State."
Update 4/1/26, 11:38 a.m. ET: This article was updated with comment from White House spokesperson Davis Ingle.
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