Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump’s three-day absence from the public spotlight triggered a storm of speculation on social media, with rumors falsely claiming that he had died. The hashtag “TRUMP IS DEAD”* trended widely on Twitter, fueling uncertainty and prompting questions over his whereabouts.
Amid the growing chatter, the White House issued a formal clarification, dismissing the claims as baseless. Officials confirmed that Trump is alive and in good health, further releasing a photo of him playing golf at a Virginia course. In the image, Trump is seen wearing a polo T-shirt, a red MAGA cap, and black pants, effectively countering the false reports circulating online.
Trump, who is known for his frequent media appearances and outspoken views on issues such as tariffs on India and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, had recently not been seen in public, giving rise to the speculation. The White House’s intervention is expected to put an end to the rumors that had been dominating social media discussions for the past several days.
The White House denied the rumor of Trump's death and announced that we will have a live broadcast soon
What a shame😔
trump is dead#sco #china #polisipembunuh #DMDSPORTDAY pic.twitter.com/XQSVKoXkk7— INDIA 🇮🇳 (@BRAVEINDIANFORC) August 30, 2025
🤔 Donald Trump is DEAD!?
➟ A “silence” on the public schedule + older clips showing a bruise on his hand and ankle swelling + the fact that nobody supposedly saw him for 3 days → sparked rumors about the US President being in “critical condition.”
➟ Notes appeared yesterday… pic.twitter.com/4bYTJKkH7n
— PlanEVO ☘️ (@gaininchain) August 30, 2025
"He's alive, well, and going to play golf," the White House said in response to rumors about Trump's death.
The US President is in good health, according to American media reports citing a senior official@WhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/Q01qk6IvWL— Nikita (Ø,G) (@Nikita_Sketch) August 30, 2025