“Trump Is Alive and Well”: President Dispels Death Rumors with Public Appearance

Reported by Amos Dachung – Sele Media Africa
www.selemedia.org | Saturday, August 30, 2025

Speculation about U.S. President Donald Trump’s health reached a fever pitch this week as unfounded rumors of his death circulated widely on social media. However, the president laid these rumors to rest with a public appearance on Saturday morning.

The online frenzy began after Trump was absent from public view for several days, with his last appearance being a cabinet meeting on Tuesday. His absence, coupled with a blank White House schedule over the Labor Day weekend, fueled hashtags like #TrumpIsDead and #WhereIsTrump on platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) [1].

Throughout the week, Trump remained active on his social media platform, Truth Social, addressing various topics including a federal appeals court ruling against his tariff policies [1] .

Adding to the speculation were images showing a bruise on Trump’s hand, which some interpreted as a sign of health issues. The president’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbarella, clarified that the bruise was due to minor soft tissue irritation and aspirin use, and confirmed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency—a common and non-life-threatening condition in older adults [2] .

The rumors were further amplified by comments from Vice President J.D. Vance, who stated he was prepared to assume leadership if necessary, though he emphasized that Trump was in “incredibly good health” [3] .

On Saturday morning, President Trump was seen leaving the White House with his grandchildren, Kai and Spencer Trump, en route to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. Photographs showed him in good spirits, wearing his signature red MAGA hat and golf attire, effectively quelling the death rumors [4] .

This incident underscores the rapid spread of misinformation in the digital age and highlights the importance of verified information.

Citations:

1. New York Post: nypost.com/2025/08/30/us-news/president-trump-is-alive-and-well-after-online-rumors-of-his-death/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. People.com: people.com/donald-trump-seen-publicly-for-first-time-amid-viral-death-rumors-photo-11801001?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. TMZ: www.tmz.com/2025/08/30/donald-trump-golf-course-seen-not-dead-rumors/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. The Times of India: timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/is-trump-dead-rumors-quashed-as-us-president-spotted-golfing-in-virginia-with-grandkids-see-pics/articleshow/123604017.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com