The redness drew widespread attention when news photographers captured close-up images of the president’s neck during a Medal of Honor ceremony. Here was the White House’s response:

The president’s medical report from his April 2025 physical noted that he was taking mometasone cream “as needed” for an unspecified skin condition.

Trump, 79, became the oldest president to have taken the oath of office when he was sworn in last January. In particular because of his advanced age, Trump’s health is closely scrutinized.