Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson drew attention during the Republican debate not just for his denouncement of former President Donald Trump.
Social media users pointed out apparent issues with his eyes, which looked red and dilated.
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"Is it just me, or does Asa Hutchinson look like his eye exploded?" writer Mike Cote said.
Is it just me, or does Asa Hutchinson look like his eye exploded?#GOPDebate pic.twitter.com/ctqgklr07V
— Mike Coté (@ratlpolicy) August 24, 2023
"Somebody gonna start a Twitter feed for Asa Hutchinson's demon blood eye?" another quipped with a close-up of Hutchinson's bloodshot eye.
Somebody gonna start a Twitter feed for Asa Hutchinson's demon blood eye? #republicanDebate #debatepre#DebateNight pic.twitter.com/F5NBvqLxfY
— Jay Lampert (@MortChristenson) August 24, 2023
"I can’t take Asa Hutchinson seriously with that one bloody eye staring back at me," radio host Matt Murphy said.
I can’t take Asa Hutchinson seriously with that one bloody eye staring back at me.
— Matt Murphy (@mattmurphyshow) August 24, 2023
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Despite his appearance, Hutchinson's campaign hasn't previously commented on his health.
Aside from his eyes, Hutchinson also drew attention for his fierce denouncements of Trump, which he has made a centerpiece of his campaign.