Overview

• Posts pushing “Trump Is Dead” surged across X, but platform tools like Grok and multiple outlets reported no evidence of the president’s death.
• Trump’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, said the hand bruising matches minor soft‑tissue irritation from frequent handshakes and aspirin, and the White House has described his overall health as strong.
• The rumor cycle intensified after Vice President J.D. Vance discussed being prepared in case of a “terrible tragedy,” while also saying Trump remains in good shape.
• Unverified clips and AI-manufactured content circulated online, including supposed ambulance videos and faux Simpsons “predictions,” even as fact-checks noted no such episode exists.
• Trump has been active on Truth Social, and although his public schedule is light this weekend, prior disclosures cite a benign diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency that explains swelling seen in recent photos.