President Trump Dispels Health Rumors with Public Golf Outing; White House Reiterates “Excellent Health”

Washington, August 30, 2025 - President Donald Trump ended days of swirling speculation about his health by making a public appearance this morning, departing the White House for a family golf outing in Virginia, while White House officials continued to assert that he remains in “excellent physical and cognitive health.”

In recent days, social media was dominated by trending posts on X under hashtags such as “#WhereIsTrump” and “#TrumpIsDead,” which collectively garnered over 1.3 million interactions by Saturday morning. The rumors intensified after Vice President J.D. Vance told USA Today on August 27 that he was prepared to assume presidential duties “if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy,” even as he affirmed that the 79-year-old president was “in good shape” and working long hours.

Amid the online frenzy, questions resurfaced about bruising on Trump’s right hand and swelling in his ankles. In July, the White House disclosed that the president was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)-a common, benign vascular condition in older adults-and attributed the bruising to daily low-dose aspirin use and frequent handshakes, with his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, emphasizing that such marks were consistent with minor soft-tissue irritation. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt further stressed that Trump “meets more Americans and shakes their hands on a daily basis than any other President in history,” and reiterated that he remains committed and healthy.

Shortly after 9 a.m. ET, Trump was photographed boarding a motorcade with his grandchildren on the White House south lawn, wearing a white polo shirt, black trousers, and his signature red “Make America Great Again” cap, before heading to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia for a family outing. This sighting, verified by the White House press pool at 8:49 a.m., effectively quashed online death rumors.

As the nation heads into the Labor Day weekend, the White House schedule shows no further public events for the president on August 30-31, a factor that initially fueled unfounded health speculations. However, his active social media posts and today’s public appearance underscore his engagement in both official duties and leisure activities, consistent with statements from his medical team and senior aides.