Trump says rumors he is ill are 'fake news'
President Donald Trump returned to the White House on September 1, 2025, after spending the weekend at Trump National Golf Club in nearby northern Virginia. His return comes amid rumors that he was suffering from a mysterious health condition or possibly dead, following a week-long absence from public view. The 79-year-old president will make his first official public appearance in a week on Tuesday, with an Oval Office announcement scheduled for 2 p.m. ET [1].
Trump's health concerns have been exacerbated by mysterious bruising on his hands, which he has attempted to cover with thick makeup. The White House has attributed the bruising to persistent handshaking and an aspirin regimen for heart disease prevention. However, the bruising has sparked speculation about his health, with some social media users suggesting that Trump is critically ill or even dead [1].
In a statement to the press on Tuesday, Trump denied the rumors, saying, "The fake news is at it again. I am not ill, and I am looking forward to making a major announcement about the future of the U.S. Space Command." Trump's announcement is expected to address the relocation of the U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama, a decision made by the Biden administration [1].
The president's absence from public view over the weekend has fueled speculation about his health. Trump posted consistently on Truth Social over the weekend, writing on Sunday, "NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE," and doubling down on his feud with Illinois Democrats over his threats to send federal law enforcement and the National Guard to Chicago to tamp down on crime [1].
Market participants are monitoring these developments for potential shifts in investor sentiment. While no market-moving events have been identified, the confirmed reports can affect short-term volatility across risk assets, including the crypto markets [2].
References:
[1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/09/02/trump-appearing-in-public-today-for-the-first-time-in-a-week-amid-death-rumors/
[2] https://en.coinotag.com/breakingnews/trump-returns-to-white-house-after-golf-denies-critically-ill-rumors-ahead-of-2-pm-et-address/
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