Donald Trump's primetime address to the nation was described as 'powerful' by the White House - but a lot of people reckon he looked quite peaky during it.
A host of social media users have been raising questions about the US President's health after watching his televised speech on Wednesday (1 April) night.
He offered an update on Operation Epic Fury, shared some wacky suggestions for countries worrying about oil supplies and wrapped it up by warning that the US is going to hit Iran 'extremely hard'.
Despite his combative comments, a lot of Americans who tuned in to watch the 19-minute address felt that Trump failed to deliver it with any force.
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One month after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran - sparking chaos across the Middle East and leaving thousands dead - the commander-in-chief has now said the conflict is set to end 'very shortly'.
While boasting about the US military's 'swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the battlefield', Trump said: "Our objectives are very simple and clear...we are systematically dismantling the regime's ability to threaten America or project power outside of their borders," before later adding: "Tonight, I'm pleased to say these core objectives are nearing completion."
"That means eliminating Iran's Navy - which is now absolutely destroyed - hurting their Air Force and their missile program at levels never seen before, and annihilating their defence industrial base," Trump said. "We've done all of it. Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their missiles are just about used up or beaten.
"Taken together, these actions will cripple Iran's military, crush their ability to support terrorist proxies and deny them the ability to build a nuclear bomb."
As oil and gas prices skyrocket across the globe, the president, 79, told nations who rely on the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane for their supply to 'build up some delayed courage' and 'just grab it'.
"The countries of the world that do receive oil through the Hormuz strait must take care of that passage," Trump said. "They must cherish it. They must grab it and cherish it. They can do it easily."
Trump then suggested countries could also buy oil from the US, saying: "We have plenty. We have so much, and number two, build up some delayed courage. Should have done it before.
"Should have done it with us as we asked, go to the strait and just take it, protect it, use it for yourselves. Iran has been essentially decimated. The hard part is done, so it should be easy.
"And in any event, when this conflict is over, the strait will open up naturally. It’ll just open up naturally. They’re going to want to be able to sell oil, because that’s all they have to try and rebuild. It will resume the flowing and the gas prices will rapidly come back down."
He said the US is on track to complete its controversial military objectives 'very shortly', warning: "We’re going to hit them extremely hard. Over the next two to three weeks, we’re going to bring them back to the stone ages where they belong. We have all the cards. They have none."
Despite the seriousness of the speech, a lot of people watching it were left quite distracted by Trump's demeanour and claimed that he appeared as though he was unwell.
Taking to X, one social media user said: "It looks like Donald Trump is really struggling to read! He has low energy."
Another wrote: "He is very unwell. He was gasping for air. Was he even standing or sitting on a bar stool? When was the last time you saw him standing with visiting dignitaries?"
A third commented: "Sounds weak and nervous, his lips on one side of his face are not moving," while a fourth added: "His eye also, look at him, terrible."
A fifth then chimed in asking: "Donald Trump looks and sounds physically unwell. Why are the American people not receiving more information about the health condition of a clearly ailing president?"
It is not the first time fears have been raised about Trump's health, as his personal physician has been forced to issue a statement last month after a strange rash appeared on his neck.
He has also consistently been spotted with bruises on his hands, which he has previously attempted to cover up with makeup - although the White House previously said these were a consequence of him 'constantly working and shaking hands all day everyday'.
In July last year, it was announced that Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
LADbible has contacted the White House for comment.
Topics: Health, US News, Politics, Donald Trump
Olivia Burke