Advertisement

Donald Trump’s slurred speech was due to ‘dry’ throat: White House

Click to play video: '‘President’s throat was dry’: WH on Trump’s slurred speech'
‘President’s throat was dry’: WH on Trump’s slurred speech
WATCH ABOVE: Trump's slurred speech was because of a dry throat, White House says – Dec 7, 2017

WASHINGTON — The White House said the president’s throat was merely dry when he seemed to slur his words during a Wednesday address.

Press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders responded to internet speculation about President Donald Trump’s seemingly slurred words, saying Thursday, “The president’s throat was dry — nothing more than that.”

READ MORE: World leaders call Trump’s Jerusalem decision ‘dangerous’ and ‘irresponsible’

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.

Get daily National news

Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Trump noticeably mispronounced “states,” when concluding an address to the nation on his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The moment was quickly shared online, and prompted speculation about the 71-year-old president’s health.

WATCH: Donald Trump’s Jerusalem embassy announcement 

Story continues below advertisement

Sanders also said Trump will undergo the customary presidential physical in early 2018 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, adding, “Those records will be released by the doctor following that taking place.”

Sponsored content

AdChoices