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Trump Makes His Appearance After Being MIA, And People Think He Looks Awful

He looks completely drained

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Donald Trump finally appeared in public on Saturday morning after days of silence that set off a storm of rumors online. The president was photographed leaving the White House with his granddaughter Kai as he headed to a Virginia golf course.

He wore a white polo shirt, black pants, and a red MAGA hat. But what people noticed was his face. Many said he looked swollen and unhealthy.

The speculation began when Trump was not seen in public for several days. On Friday, hashtags such as #whereistrump, TRUMP IS DEAD, and TRUMP DIED trended across X. By early Saturday morning, more than 158,000 posts claimed “TRUMP IS DEAD” and 42,000 said “TRUMP DIED.”

X’s AI tool Grok reported that posts about Trump’s possible death had more than 1.3 million engagements.

Reagan Reese, a White House reporter for the Daily Caller, pushed back against the rumors. “I wake up to see people freaking out that Trump’s sick or dead or something because he hasn’t been seen in a few days,” she wrote. “I was with the president yesterday afternoon. I interviewed him for an hour.”

Others kept questioning his absence. Ben Meiselas from MeidasTouch posted: “Where did Trump go?! Where is he? What is happening? He has not made a public appearance in two days.”

Late Friday, Trump posted on Truth Social about tariffs, insisting: “ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT! … It would make us financially weak, and we have to be strong.”

By Saturday morning, Trump’s motorcade left the White House at 8:45 a.m. ET. Cameras caught him walking to the vehicle, but the fresh photos only raised more doubts.

On X, people questioned his appearance.

Featured image via X screengrab

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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