Netizens Focus on Trump's Skin Color That Is Different from Usual
Netizens on social media Twitter think the face of the President of the United States (US) Donald Trump is paler after being infected with the corona virus. Some netizens think it is because it hurts, but more people know that Trump's pale skin is because he is not wearing make-up.
Netizens on social media were quick to spot the stark difference between Trump's facial complexion during Tuesday's first presidential debate compared to his hospital appearance.
The difference in Trump's complexion between Tuesday (left) and Saturday (right) is jarring pic.twitter.com/qNdKORSspt
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 3, 2020
White House officials have previously said the president's complexion is the result of "good genes" and a bit of the translucent powder he put on before speaking on television. President Donald Trump looked paler than usual when speaking from Walter Reed Military Hospital on Saturday, a detail netizens were quick to point out on social media. Trump released a video from the hospital where he was being treated for the coronavirus, saying he feels "much better now" but that the days ahead will be "the real test."
In the 4-minute speech, the president appeared to speak and breathe well but appeared paler.
"The difference in Trump's skin color (face) between Tuesday (left) and Saturday (right) is striking," said Vox journalist Aaron Rupar on Twitter, Saturday (3/10/2020).
Trump's facial complexion has drawn attention since he took office in 2016. Trump announced he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for the coronavirus in the early hours of Friday and were admitted to Walter Reed Hospital. In a speech at the hospital, the president said he was "starting to feel good," although he admitted that when he first arrived at Walter Reed he was "not feeling well." "I feel much better now. We are working hard to make me healthy again. I have to come back because we still have to make America great again," he said.
The White House also released an official image of the president working from the hospital on Saturday that critics said appeared to be a publicity stunt. According to Trump's doctors, the president had been treated with several drugs, including the anti-viral drug remdesivir for five days. The team of White House doctors and Trump, led by Sean Conley, briefed the media crew on Saturday morning after refusing to answer basic questions about the president's condition and stirring up much speculation. According to the White House chief of staff, Mark Meadows, the coming days will be "important" to find out how Trump will deal with the disease.
