Summary: President Donald Trump dismissed online conspiracy theories that he had died, saying he wasn’t aware of such rumors and pointing to a busy Labor Day weekend that included time at his Virginia golf course, a Friday interview with the Daily Caller, and a lengthy Cabinet meeting last week.
President Donald Trump addressed reporters on Tuesday to push back on rumors circulating online that he had died. He said he hadn’t heard that particular rumor and stressed that he’d been active over the weekend. “No, I’ve been very active actually, over the weekend, I didn’t hear that one that’s pretty serious,” he said, adding that he had heard general concerns about his well-being but not the death rumor. “I knew they were saying, like, ‘Is he okay? How’s he feeling? What’s wrong?’”
Trump described a notably active Labor Day weekend, noting he spent each day at his Virginia golf course and also did an interview on Friday with the Daily Caller. “It’s also sort of a longer weekend, you know, it’s Labor Day weekend. I would say a lot of people know I was very active this Labor Day. I had heard that, but I didn’t hear to that extent,” he said.
The former president also highlighted his public appearances from the prior week, including a Cabinet meeting that lasted more than three hours. “Last week, I did numerous news conferences, all successful. They went very well, like this is going very well. And then I didn’t do any for two days, and they said, ‘There must be something wrong with him.’ Biden wouldn’t do them for months,” he said, contrasting his own schedule with President Biden’s.
Additional context and value: The exchange illustrates how public figures often address rumors and misinformation circulating online, framing their schedules and public appearances as evidence of ongoing activity and engagement. Trump’s emphasis on his weekend activities and recent Cabinet session is aimed at countering claims about his fitness and signaling continued leadership presence.
A hopeful takeaway: In an era of rapid digital rumors, direct remarks from leaders about their health and activities can help provide clarity to supporters and the public, underscoring the importance of verified information and transparent communication from high office.
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