'No Truth To Health Rumors,' Donald Trump Slams Fake News

Donald Trump Dismisses Health Rumors, Labels Them Fake

US President Donald Trump is speaking out against the recent health and death rumors, labelling them as baseless ‘fake news.’ He attributes these rumors to his brief absence from public appearances and emphasized his active schedule over the Labor Day weekend.

Donald Trump Remains Active

During an Oval Office announcement, President Donald Trump shot down online speculation about his health, calling it "fake news". Amid circulating rumors surrounding his illness and death sparked by his brief public absence, he assured that he was actively engaged during that time. “I was very active over the weekend,” said the President.

Over the last week, social media was abuzz with rumors and baseless claims about the sudden disappearance of Donald Trump. Many claimed that the President was dead. His brief absence from the public eye, coupled with his age and recent photos showing a bruised hand and swollen ankles, sparked intense discussion surrounding his illness. Some social media users even falsely claimed the White House was covering up his death, despite official confirmation that he is alive and well.

Fox News' Peter Doocy quipped on Trump's awareness of his own reported death, asking how he found out, to which he replied he hadn't heard about it. “I didn’t see that,” he said. Donald added,

“That’s fake news. I didn’t do anything for two days and they say, ‘there must be something wrong with him.’ Biden wouldn’t do anything for months…”

Where Was Donald Trump?

According to his arguments, the President was very active on the Labor Day weekend, giving media interviews and visiting his Virginia golf course. He was spotted departing the White House daily over the weekend to visit his Virginia golf course.

The President complained that the media jumped to conclusions about his health after he didn't hold news conferences for two days, despite having several the previous week.

Illness and Medical Conditions

Notably, fake reports about Trump’s death were sparked by speculation surrounding his health, particularly after images surfaced showing a bruised hand and swollen ankles. However, the latest reports confirm that he is physically fit with no serious issues.

On April 11, he had a physical check-up at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which revealed a normal heart rhythm and no significant health conditions. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt attributed the bruising to Trump's frequent handshakes and the swelling to chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in people over 70.

His physician, Sean Barbabella, confirmed this diagnosis, stating it's a benign condition. Despite this, his health has been under scrutiny, with some questioning the accuracy of his medical report and others speculating about underlying physical issues due to observed symptoms like bruising and swelling.