In a striking annual ritual that blends spiritual ceremony with political forecasting, a group of Peruvian shamans has issued a stark warning concerning the health of United States President Donald Trump for the coming year. The prediction, made during their December gathering in Lima, has captured international attention amidst existing public scrutiny over the 79-year-old leader's physical condition.
Annual Ritual Delivers Ominous Warning
Standing on a beach in Peru's capital, surrounded by fellow shamans in traditional Andean ponchos and posters of global leaders, shaman Juan de Dios Garcia pointed to an image of President Trump. He proclaimed that the United States should prepare itself, as Donald Trump is predicted to fall seriously ill. This event, which takes place every December, is known for its bold predictions about the year ahead, often placing world figures under its prophetic lens.
The credibility of these shamans is a topic of debate due to their uneven track record. In their predictions for 2024, they foresaw a nuclear war erupting between Israel and Gaza, which did not occur; instead, a ceasefire took hold. However, a year earlier in 2023, they accurately predicted the death of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori within twelve months. Fujimori, imprisoned for human rights abuses, died at age 86 in September of the following year. This history of both misses and unsettling hits is what makes their latest claim about President Trump particularly notable.
Context: Trump's Health Under the Microscope
The shamanic prophecy arrives at a time when President Trump's health has been a repeated subject of public speculation and discussion. Early in his second term, during a February White House visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, photographs revealing Trump's bruised right hand, visibly covered with makeup, sparked questions about his physical well-being. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt initially attributed the marks to frequent handshakes.
This explanation faced further scrutiny in July, when President Trump appeared at the FIFA Club World Cup final. Cameras captured images of his visibly swollen ankles, which were quickly dubbed "cankles" in online discourse. As attention intensified, Leavitt later confirmed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common circulatory condition in older adults that can cause leg swelling.
White House Rebuttals and the Shamanic Claim
Throughout the summer, photos of the bruised hands and swollen ankles continued to fuel rumors, especially after a Labor Day weekend with no public events scheduled for the President. Trump himself addressed the swirling speculation at a White House dinner, humorously referencing social media claims about his demise.
In October, reports surfaced that Trump had undergone what officials termed a "preventative MRI," a move some medical professionals found unusual. Despite this, White House officials have consistently pushed back against any suggestions of serious health concerns.
When asked to comment on the Peruvian shamans' warning, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt dismissed it outright. "President Trump remains in excellent overall health," she stated. She added that his work ethic, energy, and accessibility stand in sharp contrast to the tenure of his predecessor, 83-year-old Joe Biden.
Interestingly, the shamans' 2026 outlook was not entirely negative for President Trump. Alongside the health warning, they reportedly also issued favorable predictions for him and foresaw setbacks for another world leader whose nation Trump has frequently criticized in recent months. This mix of prophecy ensures the ancient ritual will remain a curious footnote in modern political discourse.
