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groundloop

(13,277 posts)
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 05:27 PM Aug 30

Trump dispels health rumors, hits golf course

Source: The Hill

President Trump on Saturday spent time on the golf course, dispelling rumors that health issues were keeping the president out of the public eye.

He was spotted at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Va., after his schedule was void of public events for several days in a row. The empty agenda set off a flurry of social media posts raising questions about the president’s health after a photograph of bruising on his hand during a White House Cabinet meeting went viral.

Veteran journalist Laura Rozen in a thread on social platform X has kept tabs on the president in recent days, fostering responses from the public about why Trump was steering clear of the media. On Saturday, she reposted photos of the president at his Virginia golf course.

Vice President Vance earlier this week also brought Trump’s health back into the spotlight in an interview with USA Today on Wednesday. Vance said he was prepared to step in should something happen to the president though he noted that the commander in chief is “incredibly good health.”

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5478949-donald-trump-health-media-rumors/



I'm terribly sorry for posting such bad news.
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Trump dispels health rumors, hits golf course (Original Post) groundloop Aug 30 OP
He can ooze slimily along, but he can't hide Orrex Aug 30 #1
Fake pix? SheltieLover Aug 30 #9
I just wondered the same thing. HeartsCanHope Aug 30 #14
And for a mouthy magat to not be able to respond! SheltieLover Aug 30 #15
This!!! HeartsCanHope Aug 30 #18
Narcissist's personal hell, being ignored. SheltieLover Aug 30 #20
You have to wonder, he's in such bad shape. ananda Aug 30 #22
And oxygen. SheltieLover Aug 30 #23
In a recliner or hospital bed. ananda Aug 30 #28
That's what I'm sensing, if not now, very soon. SheltieLover Aug 30 #29
Look...proof positive from George Conway........... Bengus81 Aug 31 #66
Hahaha! SheltieLover Aug 31 #67
🤣 BlueKota Sep 1 #69
Did not see the video? from the Hill but found this online- 58Sunliner Aug 30 #2
His handlers are keeping him away from the mic. Why? oregonjen Aug 30 #3
From what I can tell, nobody in the press actually has seen him. SSJVegeta Aug 30 #4
As suspected, old pix! SheltieLover Aug 30 #5
Welcome! Although I'd take my word with a tiny grain of salt. Its entirely based on a grok tweet. SSJVegeta Aug 30 #6
Ok. Ty SheltieLover Aug 30 #8
Here is the tweet which is actually a screenshot. SSJVegeta Aug 30 #10
I can't stomach looking at kraznov. I'll take your word for it. SheltieLover Aug 30 #11
Oh shit, it is him. I thought they would have the look alike AI powered robot ready by now. twodogsbarking Aug 30 #7
He was reported to be at his golf club, but no reports of him actually playing golf? surfered Aug 30 #12
See #10 & 11 above SheltieLover Aug 30 #17
There's video of him leaving the WH today. LeftInTX Aug 30 #34
Then very soon... SheltieLover Aug 30 #35
Think of it this way: Pretty soon he's going to yelling and screaming at America again. LeftInTX Aug 30 #38
Why not rename it the Dept. of Offense? thought crime Aug 31 #48
Hello? NJCher Aug 31 #50
He sounds likes a babbling idiot, but he's got the world eating out of his hand. LeftInTX Aug 31 #58
I disagree NJCher Aug 31 #62
Either his face is terribly swollen, or it is NOT him. colorado_ufo Aug 30 #41
It's his granddaughter. And she's 18. Why would she be there if it's not him And no it's not from several years ago. LeftInTX Aug 30 #42
There is something NJCher Aug 31 #49
It is creepy isn't it? SheltieLover Aug 31 #53
No pics............. Lovie777 Aug 30 #13
No pics and no first hand accounts. Just the white house's word and pics or video from July SSJVegeta Aug 30 #16
We are so anxious for him to go away that we overreact to any hint of his health. Katinfl Aug 30 #19
I think that NAZI has been at the hospital the last few days. Bengus81 Aug 30 #21
Oh yeah? NJCher Aug 31 #51
Wow! That is screwed up! SheltieLover Aug 31 #54
MAGA idiots posting pics of his golfing today....with palm trees in the background Bengus81 Aug 31 #65
My mom had dark spots and thin skin Tree Lady Sep 2 #70
Big strong men with tears in their eyes told him: Sir! Please go golfing! struggle4progress Aug 30 #24
I hope I live long enough to visit his library and grave site when he does eventually die. cstanleytech Aug 30 #25
The library will BE the bathroom. Dem2theMax Aug 30 #26
That's where they will keep all of his presidential papers, don'cha know. eggplant Aug 30 #31
Its a long flight to russia Hornedfrog2000 Aug 30 #39
Vance is in your oval office, enjoying your couch. twodogsbarking Aug 30 #27
I guess he completed his adenochrome treatment... regnaD kciN Aug 30 #30
Why is MAGA circulating old videos to prove Trump is golfing today womanofthehills Aug 30 #32
Maybe he is incapicated? SheltieLover Aug 30 #36
Because the real media Hornedfrog2000 Aug 30 #40
I dont believe it. I think he was slightlv Aug 30 #33
President steve has been running things for months SheltieLover Aug 30 #37
The Republican CABAL would love to popsdenver Aug 30 #43
Post removed Post removed Aug 30 #44
I hope it hits him back. Orrex Aug 30 #45
A swim in the Potomac PATRICK Aug 31 #46
I thought you meant like William Colby NBachers Aug 31 #47
They kept him away from the media. Is he unable to speak? Doodley Aug 31 #52
Governor Newsom and his crack staff have made it so that Trump is embarrassed to show his face in public. taxi Aug 31 #55
LOL! I hope it's working! LeftInTX Aug 31 #59
I think we all need to get a grip. Katinfl Aug 31 #56
I agree with you. His body seems pretty normal for his age. LeftInTX Aug 31 #60
him showing up did not dispel health rumors. barbtries Aug 31 #57
The Hill just takes the WH line hook and sinker. Boomerproud Sep 1 #68
Obituary of Donald J. Trump MrWowWow Aug 31 #61
He did have a hole in one, in his head. GreenWave Aug 31 #63
He has a former wife who is spending lots of time on one of his golf courses. Hopefully, he will soon join her. Wonder Why Aug 31 #64

HeartsCanHope

(1,319 posts)
14. I just wondered the same thing.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 06:04 PM
Aug 30

Reposting older photos even? I was hoping he was headed for the exit, but at least he got an eyeful on social media of the number of people waiting and hoping for his demise! How would it feel to realize so many people hate you? Especially for someone who desperately needs attention and approval!

SheltieLover

(73,697 posts)
20. Narcissist's personal hell, being ignored.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 06:20 PM
Aug 30

It was wonderful today to google news & not have that ugly mug all over the results!

ananda

(33,175 posts)
22. You have to wonder, he's in such bad shape.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 06:43 PM
Aug 30

I think it's possible he's on constant IV now.

58Sunliner

(6,071 posts)
2. Did not see the video? from the Hill but found this online-
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 05:35 PM
Aug 30

I'm not doing the conspiracy thing, and I don't think Trump is actually dead. (We're not that lucky.)

But are these the same person? Or has he had radical plastic surgery on his ear in the last three days? We do know that Trump's ears have magically miraculous healing capabilities after all.

Khashoggi's Ghost (@urocklive1.bsky.social) 2025-08-30T21:19:43.431Z


Found this. If it's him he looks like shit. Where are the photos of him golfing?
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-playing-golf-baseless-viral-death-rumors-2122068#slideshow/2712928
Different photo-
?auth=d5f55e099a4d3001ed49a351f536dc359e2583260d639d871e221b17cbc6a4b1&width=1280&quality=90

SSJVegeta

(1,478 posts)
4. From what I can tell, nobody in the press actually has seen him.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 05:37 PM
Aug 30

Video released of him supposedly leaving to golf is actually footage from July.

SSJVegeta

(1,478 posts)
6. Welcome! Although I'd take my word with a tiny grain of salt. Its entirely based on a grok tweet.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 05:41 PM
Aug 30

SSJVegeta

(1,478 posts)
10. Here is the tweet which is actually a screenshot.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 05:47 PM
Aug 30

However if you google pictures of him at the turnberry golf course, hes wearing the same outfit and appeare the same as the photos and videos that were released today.





SheltieLover

(73,697 posts)
11. I can't stomach looking at kraznov. I'll take your word for it.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 05:53 PM
Aug 30

No doubt fakes.

My gut says he had a major health event. Stroke maybe? And is incapacitated. Also that they are scrambling to shovel enough shit to cover it up.

Ha! Good luck morans.

Ty again!

twodogsbarking

(15,819 posts)
7. Oh shit, it is him. I thought they would have the look alike AI powered robot ready by now.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 05:42 PM
Aug 30

AI is now Artificial Intelligence but AI was Artificial Insemination. They are two different things, right?

surfered

(9,252 posts)
12. He was reported to be at his golf club, but no reports of him actually playing golf?
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 05:53 PM
Aug 30

Keep Hope Alive!

LeftInTX

(34,006 posts)
34. There's video of him leaving the WH today.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:30 PM
Aug 30

Damn. That's too many vehicles just for an A-hole to go golfing.

SheltieLover

(73,697 posts)
35. Then very soon...
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:44 PM
Aug 30

Are you sure that's new footage & not a body double? Obviously, given their use of doubles with malaria, it's not beyond them.

LeftInTX

(34,006 posts)
38. Think of it this way: Pretty soon he's going to yelling and screaming at America again.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 10:07 PM
Aug 30

Just be glad, he's been quiet for a few days.

ETA: His granddaughter in the photos and video was only 12 years old in 2019.

Apparently, he's going to rename the Dept of Defense as Dept of War...so get ready for that one.....
This came from the WH today.


White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War, WSJ Reports
Source: Reuters

August 30, 2025 6:38 PM EDT Updated 1 hour ago


WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is advancing plans to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing a White House official, after U.S. President Donald Trump raised the prospect on Monday.

Restoring the Department of War name for the government's largest department would likely require congressional action, but the White House is exploring alternative methods to implement the change, the report said. Republican Representative Greg Steube of Florida filed an amendment to the annual defense policy bill that would change the name of the department, indicating some Republican support in Congress for the change.

The White House gave no details, but underscored Trump's comments this week emphasizing the U.S. military's offensive capabilities. “As President Trump said, our military should be focused on offense – not just defense – which is why he has prioritized warfighters at the Pentagon instead of DEI and woke ideology. Stay tuned!” said White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly, using the initials DEI to refer to programs aimed at increasing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Trump raised the idea of rebranding the Defense Department as the "Department of War" while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, saying it "just sounded to me better."

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/white-house-moves-forward-plans-department-war-wsj-reports-2025-08-30/

NJCher

(41,437 posts)
50. Hello?
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 05:20 AM
Aug 31

just sounded to me better."

He can’t even get the words in order.

Should be just sounded better to me.

LeftInTX

(34,006 posts)
58. He sounds likes a babbling idiot, but he's got the world eating out of his hand.
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 10:10 AM
Aug 31

Heck, he even got Cracker Barrel to change their logo.

His still managing to order National Guard
Write nasty EO's.
Tomorrow he's gonna outlaw mail voting.
And he's also planning to change the name of the Dept of Defense to the Dept of War.
He's just as destructive as ever.
He's hell bent on destroying America and he's doing a good job of it.

Yes, he's crazy, but so far I don't see an end to this in the near future.

NJCher

(41,437 posts)
62. I disagree
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 10:24 AM
Aug 31

This says more about the lack of courage of the people he’s dealing with than it does about him.

That is the true message.

colorado_ufo

(6,142 posts)
41. Either his face is terribly swollen, or it is NOT him.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 11:09 PM
Aug 30

That does not look like him. Trump has a lot of loose skin on his neck, and he has lost weight. Also, I think this guy's neck is too short to be Trump.

LeftInTX

(34,006 posts)
42. It's his granddaughter. And she's 18. Why would she be there if it's not him And no it's not from several years ago.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 11:17 PM
Aug 30

In 2020, it was covid, but even then should have only been 13.

She's also a competitive golfer.

NJCher

(41,437 posts)
49. There is something
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 05:15 AM
Aug 31

Freakish with that photograph. Blow it up and you will see two colors. Vertical. One part is light, the other dark. The mouth is distorted.

This is creeping me out.

SSJVegeta

(1,478 posts)
16. No pics and no first hand accounts. Just the white house's word and pics or video from July
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 06:06 PM
Aug 30

Edit: the AFP via Forbes, however, claim the video is from today. I wonder how much they vetted it themselves though. And where the AFP got the footage. It isnt clear to me if it was directly from them or not.

Katinfl

(502 posts)
19. We are so anxious for him to go away that we overreact to any hint of his health.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 06:14 PM
Aug 30

Normal reaction on our part but we have to be more realistic in our expectations. Just because he has swollen ankles, dark spots on his hands, etc. is no reason to get all excited about his impending demise. He’s a 79 year old man and this is quite normal, sorry to say. Nothing life threatening (although I wish it were). I want him gone as much as the next person, but we should not jump to conclusions.

NJCher

(41,437 posts)
51. Oh yeah?
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 05:35 AM
Aug 31

Account for this, then:

Go to the Reddit Jersey thread. A fellow Jerseyan was complaining that the roads were shut down because he was supposedly golfing at his Western NJ golf course.

This person was angry because they had some sort of lesson planned and now they could not go.

So now he shows up in Virginia. Supposedly.

There’s a whole lot more wrong here than a bruised hand.

Account for that.

SheltieLover

(73,697 posts)
54. Wow! That is screwed up!
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 06:27 AM
Aug 31

Ty for sharing!

Btw, rest assured US media will not address this.

Tree Lady

(12,710 posts)
70. My mom had dark spots and thin skin
Tue Sep 2, 2025, 12:37 AM
Sep 2

For many years before she died. I think we are hopeful. Tomorrow is probably about making noise to shut out anything the victims will say on Wednesday.

cstanleytech

(27,943 posts)
25. I hope I live long enough to visit his library and grave site when he does eventually die.
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 07:38 PM
Aug 30

I might not though because I'm sure it will be a long line at the bathroom to relieve myself at both locations 🤣

regnaD kciN

(27,273 posts)
30. I guess he completed his adenochrome treatment...
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 08:48 PM
Aug 30


P.S.: Spread this narrative all over social media to make Q-nuts' heads explode.

slightlv

(6,563 posts)
33. I dont believe it. I think he was
Sat Aug 30, 2025, 09:26 PM
Aug 30

Out of sight undergoing medical stuff. Anyone get a pic of his hand? I have a husband decompensating about like trump right now. No way do you want that man making decisions... and so it is with trump. Someone else is doing the president stuff under his name.

Response to groundloop (Original post)

PATRICK

(12,298 posts)
46. A swim in the Potomac
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 12:26 AM
Aug 31

like Chairman Mao with Vance and some other pals holding him afloat? Can he even win by cheating anymore?

taxi

(2,498 posts)
55. Governor Newsom and his crack staff have made it so that Trump is embarrassed to show his face in public.
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 07:47 AM
Aug 31

Sure, Trump talks big, but in the face of criticism he is a weak, thin-skinned coward. Here is a fool who thinks RJK Jr is qualified as Surgeon General and the best platform against gun violence is wearing a pad on one's ear. His not being seen in public has nothing to do with his physical health, it's the demons inside his head that are getting to him.

Katinfl

(502 posts)
56. I think we all need to get a grip.
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 07:58 AM
Aug 31

He is a 79 year old man with some issues. Very common, but none seem serious. Not life threatening. We all want him gone so badly that we are overreacting. Just because he has not been seen is a few days does not mean anything. I also hope I am wrong because I want him gone as much as the next person.

LeftInTX

(34,006 posts)
60. I agree with you. His body seems pretty normal for his age.
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 10:16 AM
Aug 31

You can't convince me otherwise.
Yes. he's overweight, but he isn't frail.


Sure, someone will say, "I'm 80, run five miles a day and weigh 150 pounds" (But that is not the average 80 year old)
.
Overall, Trump seems to have the health of an average 79 year old.
But he has the best health care in the world.

barbtries

(30,767 posts)
57. him showing up did not dispel health rumors.
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 08:48 AM
Aug 31

the man is crumbling in every way.

though i was crushed to learn he'd been to the golf course. Did he golf? who knows

but yeah it was pretty sweet on BlueSky for a bit. a pre-celebration if you will. I guess in times like this we need to grab a handful of joy whenever it is offered.

Boomerproud

(8,952 posts)
68. The Hill just takes the WH line hook and sinker.
Mon Sep 1, 2025, 04:58 PM
Sep 1

Other outlets are saying the pics are a week old.

MrWowWow

(1,234 posts)
61. Obituary of Donald J. Trump
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 10:17 AM
Aug 31

Convicted criminal, career money launderer, Russian asset, convicted rapist, pedophile, master grifter, and reputed mobster, Donald "StinkyDollHands" Trump (P01135809), the Worst President in United States History, surprisingly died of complications due to a combination of an abrupt guilty conscience and terminal moral bankruptcy on [Date] at the age of [Age]. Trump's normally bloated, morbidly obese, lifeless body, found by his then, male odor wife, Malaria, was slumped over his fabled Gold-plated toilet, and dressed in what appeared to be WWII-era German Lederhosen. His hands were still desperately clutching a first edition, autographed copy of Mein Kampf. . Trump's death truly marked the end of a criminalized, tumultuous and polarizing era/error in American politics.

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Donald J. Trump's Epitaph:

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There was a crooked man, and he walked a crooked mile,

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He found a crooked sixpence against a crooked stile;

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He wed a pornstar cat that caught a crooked rat,

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And they all lived together in a little crooked shack.
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-Pass it On. Repost it EVERYWHERE! The Power of Nonthreatening (the true intent and spirit of this harmless, satirically-flavored parody post), Positive Thinking Never Ceases to Amaze!

Wonder Why

(6,195 posts)
64. He has a former wife who is spending lots of time on one of his golf courses. Hopefully, he will soon join her.
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 05:40 PM
Aug 31
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