Former President Bill Clinton was recently caught on camera toting what looks like a portable defibrillator as he jetted out of the Hamptons, reigniting worries about his ticker.
According to the New York Post, on Thursday, August 28, 2025, Clinton, alongside Hillary, was photographed boarding a private plane with a bag identified as a Propaq MD Air Medical Bag, a device used for emergency heart monitoring and shocks, while the 79-year-old’s past health battles cast a long shadow over the scene.
Clinton, sporting a blue jacket and tan hat, was flanked by security, while Hillary donned a black sweatshirt over a blue outfit, but it was the medical gear that stole the spotlight. Let’s be real—when a man with his cardiac rap sheet is hauling around a defibrillator, it’s not just a fashion statement. The image, first snapped by the Daily Mail, has folks whispering about whether the ex-president is on borrowed time.
Clinton’s health woes aren’t exactly breaking news, but they’re worth a recap given this latest sighting. Back in 2004, he underwent quadruple bypass surgery in Manhattan to fix near-total artery blockages, dodging a heart attack by a hair. In 2005, a collapsed lung—linked to scar tissue from that surgery—landed him back under the knife.
Fast forward to 2010, chest pains led to two stents being placed in a clogged artery at a New York hospital. After those scares, Clinton went mostly vegan, shed some pounds, and claimed the diet gave him a fresh start. Good for him, but a defibrillator bag doesn’t exactly scream “I’m cured.”
More recently, in October 2021, he was hospitalized in California for a urological infection that turned into sepsis, requiring days of IV antibiotics. Then, on Christmas Eve 2024, a fever sent him to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, for testing before a quick discharge. These incidents paint a picture of a man whose body keeps throwing curveballs.
Just two months before the Hamptons moment, around June 2025, Clinton was seen stumbling on a New York City sidewalk during a book tour event with Hillary. His left leg buckled, forcing him to grab a pole for support—a far cry from the energetic figure of his presidential days. It’s hard not to wonder if age and ailment are catching up.
The portable defibrillator spotted this week isn’t something Clinton has ever publicly admitted to needing, but such devices are built for high-risk cardiac patients. Could this be a precaution, or a sign of something graver? His doctors and aides are staying mum, only acknowledging past treatments for heart and infection issues.
At 79, Clinton is the third-oldest living U.S. president, trailing Joe Biden at 82 and just behind George W. Bush by a few weeks. Age alone isn’t a crime, but when paired with a medical history longer than a CVS receipt, it’s no surprise people are concerned. Still, let’s not write him off—he’s earned his stripes, even if his steps are slower.
Despite visibly slowing down, Clinton remains active on the Democratic fundraising circuit, giving speeches and popping up at Clinton Foundation events. It’s admirable, sure, but one has to ask if pushing through is wise given these health red flags. A balance between public service and personal care shouldn’t be a radical idea, even for a political titan.
Adding to the noise, the Clintons are under unrelated political scrutiny as the House Oversight Committee subpoenaed both Bill and Hillary earlier in August 2025 over the government’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein. Neither is accused of wrongdoing, but Bill’s admission in his 2024 memoir about flying on Epstein’s jet keeps the story simmering.
“The bottom line is, even though it allowed me to visit the work of my foundation, traveling on Epstein’s plane was not worth the years of questioning afterward,” Clinton wrote in his memoir. Fair enough, but in a culture obsessed with guilt by association, that kind of candor rarely quells the critics. It’s a distraction from his health, yet another layer of baggage for a man who’s already carrying plenty.
“I wish I had never met him,” Clinton added in the same memoir, speaking of Epstein. Regret is relatable, but it doesn’t erase the optics of past choices, especially when health concerns are front and center. The public’s focus should be on whether he’s getting the care he needs, not on old scandals.
Tabloid rumors of degenerative conditions like Parkinson’s have swirled around Clinton, though no credible source has confirmed such claims. Speculation is cheap, and until hard evidence emerges, it’s better to stick to what’s known: a history of heart issues and a recent stumble that doesn’t inspire confidence. Let’s hope his team prioritizes his well-being over political appearances.
