WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday brushed aside speculation over his health, rejecting social media rumors that questioned his condition during the Labor Day weekend.
“I was very active over the weekend,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, noting that he had given media interviews and visited his Virginia golf course. Asked about online reports, he dismissed them as “fake.”
At 79, Trump became the oldest person to assume the U.S. presidency in January, fueling ongoing scrutiny of his health. Rumors circulated on social media platform X after he had no public events late last week, coupled with a USA Today interview in which Vice President JD Vance said he was prepared to step in if necessary but believed Trump remained “in good shape.”
The White House emphasized Trump’s activity, pointing to his three-hour cabinet meeting on August 26 and repeated golf outings over the holiday. Officials also highlighted his last physical exam, conducted in April at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, which found no major health issues and reported a normal heart rhythm.
Concerns had previously surfaced in July when photos showed Trump with swollen ankles and bruising on his right hand. The White House later attributed the swelling to “chronic venous insufficiency,” a common circulatory condition among older adults, and said the hand bruising resulted from frequent handshaking and aspirin use.
Despite occasional speculation, Trump’s physician has maintained that his overall health remains stable, with no significant conditions affecting his ability to serve.
