Donald Trump, known for his flair for dramatics, recently had the political world on tenterhooks with his disappearance. For a few days, the president was nowhere to be seen, which is quite the rarity for someone who usually commands the spotlight.
This absence even led some on X (formerly Twitter) to come up with hashtags like #TrumpDead and #WhereIsTrump during the Labor Day weekend. His vanishing act was more like a horror story than a day in the life of a politician.
When he reappeared, President Donald Trump claimed that he had not been away at all. At a ceremony to sign new executive orders, he dismissed the rumors with a chuckle. “Last time I took a day off, everybody said bad things happened to me (…) I didn’t take it off, I was working. (…) It’s fake news,” he said. In reality, his “day off” was actually closer to six days.
His attempt to put an end to the talk did NOT work as planned!
The rumors about Donald Trump’s health took off not just because he vanished from public view suddenly. People also picked up on some strange signs, like the dark bruises on the back of his hand that showed up in photos during his recent events. He’s also been looking wobbly on his feet and having a hard time getting his words out clearly at rallies.
This weekend, he was caught playing golf, which is his go-to hobby, but the pictures didn’t put the rumors to bed. Instead, they had many critics talking more because he appeared to be “exhausted” in the photos.
To top off the theatrics, President Trump suggested renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War during his recent public appearance. With his signature flair, he said, “We won the first World War, we won the second World War… then we went woke and changed the name. So we’re going Department of War.”
It’s worth noting that this proposed change isn’t official just yet. It would need the thumbs up from Congress. However, it certainly managed to get the attention of the media and became a prominent topic of discussion in the news cycle.
Also the real Trump is a good bluffer. When he says “no” it’s obvious he did see the rumor. Think this the double returning from
sick leave; hence the whispering, lack or charisma. Zero comeback to “how did you find out you were dead” – besides a “no” and eye shift. ? pic.twitter.com/1eJH1KMCL2— ZetaTalkLive (@ZetaTalkLive) September 2, 2025
Online, reactions to President Donald Trump’s claim were harsh. A user joked, “Dude hasn’t worked a day in his life.” Another user sarcastically pointed out that his supposed “day off” was actually more like a “six-day-long day off.”
Some focused on his hand and the way he looked. They posted pictures and were trying to figure out if it was something simple, like a doctor’s visit, or something more serious. The rumors have been building alongside ongoing concerns about Donald Trump’s ability to serve. Although his doctors say he is in top-notch condition, his public calendar and tension have formed a different narrative.
Despite President Trump’s repeated dismissals of “fake news,” his actions seem to be contributing to the very rumors he disdains. His lengthy periods out of the public eye, followed by dramatic reappearances and self-praise addresses, only keep the speculation burning.
1/ Rumors of Trump’s death
His sudden disappearance from rallies and speeches is unprecedented
Health concerns like visible bruises fueled speculation
The silence from his team is the loudest confirmation yet
For Trump, absence is never normal pic.twitter.com/pqk7Yc9nro
— Midas (@DeFiMidas) September 1, 2025
The bruises, the slurred speech, the shaky walk — these signs can’t be ignored with just one public showing. And with Donald Trump continuing to brush off real inquiries with jokes about “fake news,” hashtags like #TrumpDead won’t be disappearing.
At least, not until his next time on the golf course!
