Donald Trump has been seen out and about for the first time after rumors about his death went viral.
Trump, 79, was photographed getting into a motorcade with grandchildren Kai Trump, 18, and Spencer Trump, 12, on the south lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Aug. 30, ahead of a family golf trip.
The public appearance occurred after “Trump Is Dead” and “Where Is Trump?” trended on X on Friday, Aug. 29, following recent comments from J.D. Vance about Trump’s health.
Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 30.
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In an interview with USA Today, Vance, 41, spoke about being prepared to step in if anything should happen to the president, which sparked concern.
“Yes, terrible tragedies happen. But 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,” Vance told the outlet.
“And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days,” he added.
During his family golf outing, Trump wore a white polo shirt with black pants and a red “Make America Great Again” hat.
The president’s motorcade arrived at the Trump National golf course in Sterling, Va., shortly after 9 a.m. local time.
Concerns about Trump’s health were previously raised earlier in the week, when photos taken of the politician showed a bruise on his hand.
After seeing speculation from the public, and receiving questions from the media, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the reason for the bruising was due to Trump “shaking hands all day, every day.”
U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House on January 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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White House physician Sean Barbarella shared a note in July, elaborating on the president’s bruising, which he said was “consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.”
Trump was previously diagnosed that same month with chronic venous insufficiency, after he was seen with what appeared to be swollen ankles.
Barbabella said in a note at the time that it was a “benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.”
The physician added that despite Trump’s new diagnosis, he “remains in excellent health.”