Donald Trump breaks silence on health after death hoax
Originally appeared on E! Online
President Donald Trump is feeling fine.
Amid rumors that the 79-year-old had died after several days without a public appearance, he shut down the speculation ahead of an Oval Office announcement Sept. 2.
“NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE,” Trump wrote in an Aug. 31 Truth Social post. “Also, DC IS A CRIME FREE ZONE! President DJT.”
The topic of Trump’s health had been a cause of concern amid a slight decline in appearances and a recent cryptic statement the president himself made about his faith.
“I want to try and get to heaven if possible,” Trump said during an Aug. 19 appearance on “Fox & Friends.” “I’m hearing I’m not doing well. I’m really at the bottom of the totem pole.”
Less than a week later, Trump’s right hand had noticeable discoloration in photos taken at an Aug. 25 White House briefing, which some online users considered an indication of a more serious health issue. Others pointed out that his lack of public appearances in the last week — opting to not speak to reporters while leaving the White House Aug. 30 — could indicate his declining health.
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Meanwhile, Trump’s second in command, Vice President JD Vance, has also maintained that the president is in good health.
“The president is in incredibly good health,” he said during an Aug. 29 interview with USA Today. “I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people.”
Despite Vance’s reassurance, his indication that he was more than confident to take over if needed also heightened speculation concerning Trump’s health.
“I’ve gotten a lot of good on-the-job training over the last 200 days,” Vance noted when asked about the possibility of taking over. And though he emphasized Trump was fine, Vance added, “Terrible tragedies happen.”
Originally appeared on E! Online
President Donald Trump is feeling fine.
Amid rumors that the 79-year-old had died after several days without a public appearance, he shut down the speculation ahead of an Oval Office announcement Sept. 2.
“NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE,” Trump wrote in an Aug. 31 Truth Social post. “Also, DC IS A CRIME FREE ZONE! President DJT.”
The topic of Trump’s health had been a cause of concern amid a slight decline in appearances and a recent cryptic statement the president himself made about his faith.
“I want to try and get to heaven if possible,” Trump said during an Aug. 19 appearance on “Fox & Friends.” “I’m hearing I’m not doing well. I’m really at the bottom of the totem pole.”
Less than a week later, Trump’s right hand had noticeable discoloration in photos taken at an Aug. 25 White House briefing, which some online users considered an indication of a more serious health issue. Others pointed out that his lack of public appearances in the last week — opting to not speak to reporters while leaving the White House Aug. 30 — could indicate his declining health.
READ Donald Trump’s Granddaughter Kai Trump Marks First Day of Senior Year of High School
Meanwhile, Trump’s second in command, Vice President JD Vance, has also maintained that the president is in good health.
“The president is in incredibly good health,” he said during an Aug. 29 interview with USA Today. “I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people.”
Despite Vance’s reassurance, his indication that he was more than confident to take over if needed also heightened speculation concerning Trump’s health.
“I’ve gotten a lot of good on-the-job training over the last 200 days,” Vance noted when asked about the possibility of taking over. And though he emphasized Trump was fine, Vance added, “Terrible tragedies happen.”