President Donald Trump’s decision to conduct an exclusive interview with CNN’s State of the Union host Jake Tapper entirely by text message set off a fresh wave of speculation Sunday about the health and public visibility of the 79-year-old commander in chief.

Instead of speaking by phone or appearing on camera, Trump texted Q&A responses that were displayed on-screen throughout the broadcast. The president discussed his “hopes for peace” in the Gaza-Israel conflict and pledged “complete obliteration” of Hamas if the terror group refused to release hostages. But the unusual format drew far more attention than his remarks.

Trump’s last confirmed public sighting was earlier in the week.

Vice President JD Vance later posted a photo of Trump and First Lady Melania dining privately with him

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