On May 24, 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social a photo of himself with Chinese President Xi Jinping, captioned: 'I get younger, and he gets older. Very simple!' The post came days after a photograph taken on May 20, 2026, at a campaign event showed Trump's hand appearing to have makeup smudged on it, sparking online speculation.
The photo with Xi Jinping appears to be an older image, possibly from a past meeting, as no recent bilateral meeting between the two leaders has been reported. Trump's claim of getting younger has not been verified by any medical or independent source.
The makeup incident on May 20 was widely circulated on social media, with some users suggesting it was an attempt to cover age spots. Trump's campaign did not comment on the makeup, and no official explanation has been provided.
