Rumors about the health of U.S. President Donald Trump surged over the past weekend on social media, fueled by his absence from public events and comments from Vice President J.D. Vance. In an interview with USA Today, Vance expressed confidence that Trump “is in good health” but added he is prepared to step in if needed.
Yesterday, Trump addressed the rumors directly during questions from reporters at the White House. Rejecting all speculation, the 79-year-old president emphasized that he had been busy over the Labor Day weekend, giving interviews and visiting his golf course in Virginia.
“I was very active this weekend,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. Asked about social media claims suggesting he might have died, he called them “fake news.” “I did several press interviews last week, then didn’t do any for two days, and they said, ‘something must have happened.’ It’s so false. ‘Is he okay? How does he feel? What’s going on?’” he added.
Medical Background
Trump’s health has been publicly discussed before. In mid-July, White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt confirmed that the president has chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the veins.
According to medical records released at that time, Trump underwent a comprehensive examination that included vascular diagnostics and ultrasound scans of both lower limbs. The results confirmed chronic venous insufficiency but showed no signs of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. A cardiac ultrasound indicated normal heart structure and function, with no evidence of heart failure or kidney dysfunction.
Photographs of bruises on Trump’s hands were explained as minor soft tissue irritations caused by frequent handshakes and the use of aspirin, which he takes as part of routine cardiovascular preventive care.
Despite the speculation online, Trump’s statements and medical records suggest that the president’s health remains stable, though chronic conditions such as venous insufficiency require ongoing management.
