Viral Social Media Claims of Melania Trump Spotted at Walter Reed Spark Health Speculation

September 2, 2025 - WASHINGTON, D.C.

Social media chatter intensified on Tuesday after an unverified post on the platform Threads claimed that First Lady Melania Trump was seen touring the halls of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Labor and Delivery unit. The post, which circulated on both Threads and X, fueled renewed rumors regarding President Donald Trump’s health and whereabouts amid his recent absence from public events.

The Threads user asserted she encountered Mrs. Trump “without prior notice” while being monitored in triage, prompting confusion among patients and staff. Screenshots of the post quickly went viral, accompanied by commentary suggesting that road closures around the facility indicated a major, undisclosed health event. Despite the uproar online, neither the White House nor Walter Reed officials have confirmed any visit by Mrs. Trump, nor have they indicated that the President is receiving treatment at the hospital.

President Trump himself addressed speculation late Monday via his Truth Social account, writing “Never felt better in my life,” though the statement did little to quell rumors. The White House schedule does list an Oval Office announcement for September 2, leading some commentators to conjecture about its potential link to the swirling health theories. As of now, all claims about hospitalization or medical emergencies remain unsubstantiated, and the planned presidential appearance is expected to either put the rumors to rest or further deepen public intrigue.