Trump Heads Off Death Rumors by Finally Appearing in Public

The president had not been seen since Tuesday, fueling speculation about his mortality as he exhibits signs of declining health.

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President Donald Trump has shown signs of life after going missing for four days as evidence mounts of his declining health. As the president’s swollen cankles, bruising on his hands, problems walking straight, and mental gaffes fuel speculation about his mortality, Trump went four days without a public appearance this week.

However, Trump, 79, was spotted by reporters on Saturday morning on his way to a golf outing. Dressed in a white polo and MAGA hat, he shook supporters’ hands on his way to the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia. His granddaughter, Kai Trump, accompanied him.

The death-watch fervor hit a fever pitch on Friday when journalist Laura Rozen posted a screenshot of the president’s schedule for the weekend, showing that he had no public events scheduled for Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. That came after the president was nowhere to be found on Wednesday or Thursday. His last public sighting before the golf outing was his cabinet meeting on Tuesday, where bruising was visible on his right hand after he unsuccessfully tried to hide his hands on Monday.

Trump has been seen with heavy concealer on both hands in the previous month, adding to the concern generated by his swollen cankles—which are likely a result of the circulation disorder he was diagnosed with in July. On Thursday, Vice President J.D. Vance inadvertently added fuel to the “Trump’s dead” fire by giving an interview in which he said that he was ready to step into the role of president if needed.

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