Donald Trump made an address to the nation, but many viewers were left concerned by his voice.

02:21, Fri, Jul 17, 2026 Updated: 02:21, Fri, Jul 17, 2026

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Donald Trump's voice became a talking point during his primetime address tonight, with viewers on social media commenting that the US president sounded noticeably hoarse.

As Trump addressed the audience, his voice appeared strained, and at times he even had to stop to clear his throat.

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Several users on X remarked that his voice appeared strained, prompting speculation about whether he was unwell.

One wrote: "Donald Trump, who is sounding very hoarse, is still struggling to read the teleprompter."

Another added: "Trump’s voice is hoarse and he is slurring every other word on the teleprompter. Low energy."

A third added: "He's 7 minutes in, relying on the teleprompter, sweating profusely, and slurring every lie. So, normal for him."

There has been no indication from Trump or his team that he is experiencing any health issues.