Speculation about whether Donald Trump had been hospitalized prompted a response from the White House over the weekend. The rumors, suggesting the president was receiving treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center, were not confirmed by any official source. Here’s how the White House responded.
White House reacts to Donald Trump hospitalized rumors
As health rumors surrounding Donald Trump gained traction, the White House moved to shut them down. A spokesperson referred to a post on X by communications director Steven Cheung, who dismissed the speculation and emphasized the president’s ongoing work schedule.
In his post, Cheung wrote, “There has never been a President who has worked harder for the American people than President Trump. On this Easter weekend, he has been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office.” He added, “God Bless him.”
The official Rapid Response account for the White House also addressed the rumors on X, criticizing the speculation. The post read, “Deranged liberals cook up insane conspiracy theories when @POTUS goes 12 hours without speaking to press. (They said nothing when Biden routinely went 12 days without speaking to press).” It continued, “Fear not! President Trump literally never stops working.”
Earlier on Saturday, CBS News White House correspondent Emma Nicholson posted on X, “A Marine sentry is standing at the door of the West Wing as of 1:50 pm, indicating the president is working inside.” Under standard White House practice, a Marine guard is posted outside the West Wing when the president is present, which is a visible sign that he is inside and on duty.
Moreover, Trump himself remained active on Truth Social during the day, posting threats. In one post, he wrote, “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT… Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
The rumors appear to have started Saturday morning, when some social media users pointed to possible road closures and unverified flight restrictions near Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. However, no official confirmation supported those claims.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on Mandatory.
