Donald Trump was spotted playing golf at his Virginia club on Saturday, putting an end to bizarre death rumors that had been spreading across social media. Dressed in a white polo shirt, black pants, and his signature red MAGA cap, the 47th President looked relaxed as he left the White House with his grandchildren before heading to the golf course.
The White House press pool confirmed his outing, reporting that Trump left in his motorcade early in the morning. Their note, timestamped at 8:49 a.m. on August 30, served as clear proof that the Republican leader is alive and in good health.
Donald Trump’s Appearence Debunks Rumors Linked to His Death
For several days, false claims about Trump’s death had circulated online. The speculation grew after Vice President JD Vance mentioned a possible “tragedy” while discussing presidential succession. Conspiracy theorists even linked The Simpsons creator Matt Groening to claims that the cartoon had “predicted” Trump’s death. TikTok videos and X posts spread unverified claims that he was suffering from chronic venous insufficiency, a treatable circulation issue, and pointed to supposed bruises as “evidence.”
Popular influencers, including Adin Ross, tried to dismiss the hoax, but the chatter continued until Trump’s golf game became public. Axios also confirmed he was scheduled to play, which further silenced the rumors.
On X, Trump supporters reacted to freelance journalist Nathan Howard’s post about the sighting. “Going golfing with Kai,” one user wrote. Another added, “I’m relieved,” while a third responded, “Sorry, disgusting haters, not sorry.”
Why Were Speculations Related to Donald Trump’s Death Doing the Rounds?
Trump himself recently praised Vice President Vance’s rising popularity, hinting at the possibility of a future ticket with Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He called Vance the strongest heir to his “Make America Great Again” movement.
The death speculation had started earlier in the week when Trump was noticeably absent from public events. While unusual for him, the White House had already explained that the 79-year-old suffers from chronic venous insufficiency. His doctor confirmed it is not life-threatening and described Trump as being in “excellent health.”
Still, unverified clips showing ambulances and police near the White House fueled the frenzy. One video labeled “breaking news” went viral, attracting hundreds of thousands of views before Trump’s golf outing finally put the rumors to rest.
