A photo of Donald Trump has surfaced for the first time amid widespread speculation about his presumed death. His death became a trending topic on social media earlier today.
Trump has not been seen in public for three days, with conspiracy theorists highlighting his lack of engagement over the weekend—a common occurrence among presidents. Despite his absence from public events, Trump remained active on Truth Social until last night.
Photos were published this morning showing Trump alongside his granddaughter, Kay Trump, on the South Lawn of the White House. The couple are expected to visit the Trump National Golf Course in Sterling, Virginia, later in the day, according to Agence France-Presse.
The images confirm an update released this afternoon by journalist Barak Ravid, who quoted a US official as saying: “Trump is fine. He will play golf this morning,” according to the Mirror.
The Israeli journalist, a CNN analyst and contributor to Axios and Channel 12, posted this update on Twitter.
Trump has been absent since the beginning of the week, but his disappearance propelled the phrase “Trump is dead” to trend on Twitter and Facebook. These unfounded claims emerged after the commander-in-chief was photographed with what appeared to be a bruise on his right hand.
Earlier this week, what appeared to be a bruise reappeared on the president’s hand while signing an executive order. This followed previous appearances of a bruised hand in a video of a golf match, while another photo, taken at a separate event, showed it covered in heavy makeup.
Medical experts suggest the bruises may be related to the recent insertion of a cannula, suggesting the president received intravenous treatment for an undisclosed condition.
Vice President J.D. Vance’s comments have fueled speculation. On August 27, he was asked if he would be prepared to succeed Trump in the event of a “horrible tragedy.”
Speaking to USA Today, Vance confirmed that the commander-in-chief is in excellent health, while acknowledging that such a scenario cannot be ruled out.
“He’s the last one on the phone at night, the first one to wake up, and the first one on the phone in the morning,” Vance said.
Yes, terrible tragedies can happen. But I am confident that the President of the United States is healthy, will complete his term, and will accomplish great things for the American people.
And if, God forbid, a terrible tragedy occurs, I can’t imagine better practical training than what I’ve received over the past 200 days.