A series of unflattering video clips and photographs captured during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery have sparked intense online scrutiny. Many social media users speculated that the 79-year-old former president, Donald Trump, was wearing not one but two adult diapers. The attention focused on the fit of his suit, his posture, and a noticeable bulge in his clothing, leading to widespread discussion and ridicule.
One anti-MAGA photographer on X questioned, “What exactly is Trump carrying on his a-s? It looks like he has a double diaper, am I right?” This sentiment was echoed by others, with one user joking, “For super-soaking action meant to hold leaks.” Another commented, “He wears industrial-strength diapers so he can go all day without changing them.” Meanwhile, another person joked, “Holy c—! (literally) Octogenarians should be retired from the presidency.”
The debate extended to whether the wrinkling of the fabric and the shape under his pants indicated a health issue or simply an ill-fitting suit. Experts in fashion and posture pointed out that thick suit tailoring, heavy fabrics, and body weight distribution can often create unusual bunching when someone stands or sits awkwardly. Some commentators suggested the outlines could also be attributed to standard safety gear or stabilization wear.
This incident is part of a recurring internet trend. A similar wave of unverified “diaper” rumors emerged just weeks earlier after a 60 Minutes television interview, where a crease on the back of his chair caused a visible bulge in his suit.
The White House has consistently dismissed these rumors as false, emphasizing that the former president is in excellent health. While Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency—a common age-related condition that causes temporary bruising on the hands—medical reports indicate no abnormal decline in his physical fitness.
The rumor about Trump’s alleged incontinence and diaper-wearing primarily stems from claims made by Noel Casler, a comedian and former staffer on The Apprentice. He asserted in video posts that Trump experienced incontinence during the filming of the reality show. However, these claims remain entirely anecdotal and unverified by any secondary or official sources.
Anti-Trump political groups, such as the Lincoln Project, have frequently used the rumor to mock Trump, creating viral hashtags like “#DiaperDon” and producing spoof advertisements. In a bizarre cultural pushback reminiscent of cults rather than political parties, some of Trump’s supporters at campaign rallies embraced the rumors. They wore custom t-shirts with slogans like “Real Men Wear Diapers” and even wore disposable diapers over their clothes to mock political opponents and show solidarity with the president.
