Trump responds to bizarre weekend rumors of his death: 'I was very active'

Trump dismisses health speculation that emerged online following his empty public schedule over Labor Day weekend, telling reporters he was "very active."

President Donald Trump and his granddaughter Kai Trump load the motorcade on the south lawn of the White House Aug. 30, 2025, as they head to Trump National golf course in Sterling, Virginia. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)

"I was very active over the weekend. I went out to visit some people at the club that I own pretty nearby on the Potomac River. No, I've been very active, actually," Trump said, drawing a sharp comparison to his predecessor, President Joe Biden.

"You wouldn't see him (Biden) and nobody ever said there was ever anything wrong with him," Trump said. "And we know he wasn't in the greatest of shape." 

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In July, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was experiencing bruising on his hands that was attributable to "frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin." 

She added that he also had mild swelling in his legs that stemmed from a "benign and common condition" in individuals older than age 70.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated. 

Amanda covers the intersection of business and geopolitics for Fox News Digital.

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