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US President Donald Trump has emerged to quell swirling rumours about his health, branding them "fake news." The buzz began after a quiet week away from the public eye, triggering speculation that culminated in some outlandish claims of his demise.

 

Trump, 79, addressed the swirling gossip during an appearance at the Oval Office, brushing aside the chatter with trademark aplomb. “I’ve heard about all this. It’s sort of crazy,” he told Fox News’s Peter Doocy. “I did numerous news conferences last week, all successful, and then I didn’t do any for two days, and suddenly, they think something is wrong.”

 

Over the weekend, Trump was busy and active, visiting his club near the Potomac River, a fact he emphasised to reporters. The president’s public disappearance was noted online, especially after images of his bruised hands caught attention earlier this summer. The bruising was explained by the White House as chronic venous insufficiency, a condition causing swelling and bruising.

 

The media's emphasis on Trump's health stands in stark contrast to former President Biden's scrutiny, which was characterised by worries about his mental clarity. Now, voices on the left are calling for more transparency about Trump's condition. Trump has maintained being frequently present for press briefings, except for the recent hiatus that ignited online chatter.

 

Amidst all this, Trump stayed active on Truth Social, declaring, “NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE.” He responded to accusations of double standards, pointing out the media’s inconsistency in coverage compared to Biden’s frequent absences from the public.

 

Vice President Vance’s recent comments further fuelled the speculation, as he assured the public of Trump’s good health. Despite his assurances, some interpreted his readiness to step in as a sign of looming concerns, placing Vance in a difficult situation as both supporters and critics carefully dissected his words, reported THE HILL.

 

Social media users, ever quick to speculate, even questioned road closings around Walter Reed Medical Center, suggesting possible health-related visits. Yet, the White House maintains no such events were planned, aiming to quell the rising conspiracy theories.

 

The focus on Trump’s health highlights a lingering tension from Biden’s presidency, where mental fitness was a recurrent theme. As Trump continues his term, the watchful eyes on his health persist, shaping public discourse with each new development.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from THE HILL 2025-09-03

 

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I’ll wait for the next update.

Not possible. We stuck at least 20 pins into the doll. 

Leftists have nothing going for them. Every day is desperation to validate their existence 

Hey Donnie: it's called "wishful thinking". 

Nothing wrong with him.

 

fitter than most on here

2 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

Nothing wrong with him.

 

fitter than most on here

i heard from a friend that ...

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3 minutes ago, sharot724 said:

i heard from a friend that ...

Trump resignation chances surge before White House announcement—Polymarket

wishful thinking 

 

he’s strong as an ox

 

25 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

wishful thinking 

 

he’s strong as an ox

 

With all due respect, you're mistaken.

He has the intelligence of an ox, not the strength.

Combined with the morality of a  ... Good God! I'm at a loss for words.
Why do MAGAts choose to ignore his overwhelming immorality?

9 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

With all due respect, you're mistaken.

He has the intelligence of an ox, not the strength.

Combined with the morality of a  ... Good God! I'm at a loss for words.
Why do MAGAts choose to ignore his overwhelming immorality?

same reason Dems ignore the immorality of their politicians I guess

 

Just as you ignored Bidens health issues but exaggerate trumps

 

hypocrites

 

 

Trump is far from alone in this......but when incidents of this nature occur, be upfront and if you can't (syphilis, gonorrhoea?)....lie/hedge.......speculation, wild speculation rapidly fills the void......

 

 

Just thought, of course.......this might have been a deliberate ploy ......????

55 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

Nothing wrong with him.

 

fitter than most on here

He can't even walk straight. 

If it was fair to question Biden's health and mental facilities, it's certainly fair to question Trump's health, especially when there's so many signs that he's feeble, ill, weak, eating a horrific diet, walking very slowly, clutching handrails when walking up and down stairs like his life depended upon it, and mentally incompetent. 

1 hour ago, EastBayRay said:

wishful thinking 

 

he’s strong as an ox

 

You are right,he lacks a pair of balls but his intelligence is at the same level.

Strong like an ox and nearly as smart!

 

51 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

same reason Dems ignore the immorality of their politicians I guess

 

Just as you ignored Bidens health issues but exaggerate trumps

 

hypocrites

Did you notice the subject of the OP?

53 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

same reason Dems ignore the immorality of their politicians I guess

 

Just as you ignored Bidens health issues but exaggerate trumps

 

hypocrites

and what is your side doing?

 

52 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

He can't even walk straight. 

He certainly can't talk straight. Lying piece of garbage that it is.

The reason no one has seen him is he has probably been busy with the release of his stable coin WLFI. 

35 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Did you notice the subject of the OP?

Mind your own business buddy 

2 hours ago, EastBayRay said:

wishful thinking 

 

he’s strong as an ox

 

And how many posters on ANN have you actually met in real life?

 

BTW, have you ever met Trump in real life?

34 minutes ago, jvs said:

and what is your side doing?

 

Fixing America 

 

don’t like it? Canada has a commie leader go there 

1 minute ago, billd766 said:

And how many posters on ANN have you actually met in real life?

 

BTW, have you ever met Trump in real life?

don’t need to meet the man to see he’s still strong and sharp

 

same as I didn’t need to meet biden to see he’s was senile

 

or harris to she’s dumb as rocks

39 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Did you notice the subject of the OP?

 

I wonder who that member actually is, who became very active in the last few days, defending Trump and insulting other members, after not posting for almost 2 years.

Dual username springs to mind

6 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

don’t need to meet the man to see he’s still strong and sharp

 

same as I didn’t need to meet biden to see he’s was senile

 

or harris to she’s dumb as rocks

So you actually have no idea what you are talking about.

 

But you are good at parroting the MAGA lies.

 

If Harris is dumb as a box of rocks as you claim, how come she made it to become the VP, and you didn't?

6 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

I wonder who that member actually is, who became very active in the last few days, defending Trump and insulting other members, after not posting for almost 2 years.

Dual username springs to mind

I’m Ray not Dual whoever she is

11 minutes ago, billd766 said:

And how many posters on ANN have you actually met in real life?

 

BTW, have you ever met Trump in real life?

None

1 minute ago, billd766 said:

So you actually have no idea what you are talking about.

 

But you are good at parroting the MAGA lies.

you have to meet politicians to have an opinion on them? 
 

I’m in Thailand buddy let me know when Biden rocks up on so 6 I’ll say hello

 

joe not hunter 

3 minutes ago, EastBayRay said:

you have to meet politicians to have an opinion on them? 
 

I’m in Thailand buddy let me know when Biden rocks up on so 6 I’ll say hello

 

joe not hunter 

I am also in Thailand, and I have never been, nor ever will be, your buddy.

4 minutes ago, billd766 said:

I am also in Thailand, and I have never been, nor ever will be, your buddy.

I’ll decide that.

 

back on topic why you need to meet a politician to have an opinion on them? 
 

did you meet them all in your previous life as a secret service agent? 

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

If it was fair to question Biden's health and mental facilities, it's certainly fair to question Trump's health, especially when there's so many signs that he's feeble, ill, weak, eating a horrific diet, walking very slowly, clutching handrails when walking up and down stairs like his life depended upon it, and mentally incompetent. 

If you remember correctly, it was never fair to question Biden’s health and mental faculties until AFTER the debate. 

 

Remember the “stutter”?