President Donald Trump issued a defiant response on Sunday to quell recent wild rumors and theories swirling around his health.
The 79-year-old continues to be the subject of curiosity and cruel jokes regarding his whereabouts from liberals who swamped social media over Labor Day Weekend.
In a post to his Truth Social on Sunday, the commander-in-chief posted: ‘NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE’, as he declared Washington DC ‘crime free’.
His remarks come amid speculation over his wellbeing, which has been exacerbated by images emerging of dark bruises on his hands and swollen ankles.
Further rumors started to build online after Trump hosted no public events over the weekend, opting instead to play golf.
On Sunday, Trump was spotted in black pants, a black shirt, and a white USA hat as he entered a black SUV at the White House.
His motorcade arrived at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia around 10am.
Trump’s latest appearance comes just a day after he was captured heading to the course with his granddaughter Kai Trump on Saturday.
Donald Trump issued a defiant response Sunday to the wild recent rumors and conspiracy theories about his health
For months, speculation about his health have come via photos showing dark blue marks on his hand and swollen ankles
Before that, unfounded rumors started circulating online claiming that the Trump was sick or even dead – with the hashtag ‘#whereistrump’ going viral on Friday.
Speculation began after several White House reporters noted the president had not been seen in public since a cabinet meeting on Tuesday and had no events scheduled all weekend.
The unfounded rumors went into overdrive after Vice President JD Vance told USA Today he was ready to step in for Trump if ‘If there’s a terrible tragedy.’
But the speculation was quashed by Axios journalist Barak Ravid who revealed a official had confirmed Trump is in good health.
‘Trump is OK. Will play Golf this morning,’ Ravid wrote on X shortly before images emerged of the president and his granddaughter.
Earlier this week Trump sat down with his cabinet ahead of Labor Day to, ‘celebrate the victories American workers have experienced over the past eight months’.
On Wednesday, he had a meeting with son-in-law Jared Kushner, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Israeli official Ron Dermer to discuss a post-war plan for Gaza.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed in July that the president was suffering from ‘chronic venous insufficiency,’ that was causing ‘mild swelling’ in his lower legs.
Trump was photographed with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the White House recently with the visible mark on his hand
Trump defiantly shot down growing speculation that was brewing over the weekend with a post to his Truth Social
The White House revealed in July that the president was suffering from ‘chronic venous insufficiency,’ that was causing ‘mild swelling’ in his lower legs
Trump’s physician revealed in a memo that his condition was, ‘a benign and common condition’ in elderly people, but that there was no evidence of any serious arterial disease.
People with the condition often are advised to lose weight, walk for exercise and elevate their legs periodically, and some may be advised to wear compression socks.
Severe cases over time can lead to complications including lower leg sores called ulcers. Blood clots are one cause, but was ruled out, Leavitt said.
Leavitt said the condition wasn’t causing the president any discomfort. She wouldn’t discuss how he was treating the condition and suggested those details would be in the doctor’s letter, which was later released to the public.
But the letter was the same as what she read, and it did not include any additional details.
Trump also sparked concerns after bruising was spotted on the back of his hand. His physician said it was a result of ‘irritation from frequent handshaking and use of aspirin ‘as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention’ treatment.
When reached by The Daily Mail for further comment earlier this week, the White House re-directed us to statements made by President Trump’s doctor, Dr. Sean Barbabella, and former doctor and now Congressman Dr. Ronny Jackson.
He was also seen heading to enjoy a round of golf with his granddaughter Kai Trump on Saturday (pictured)
A bruise is visible on the back of U.S. President Donald Trump’s right hand during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in the Oval Office at the White House on August 25, 2025
‘Recent photos of the President have shown minor bruising on the back of his hand,’ Dr. Barbabella explained.
‘This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.’
‘As President Trump’s former personal physician, former Physician to the President, and White House physician for 14 years across three administrations, I can tell you unequivocally: President Donald J. Trump is the healthiest president this nation has ever seen,’ added Jackson.
Jackson, who also was the physician to Barack Obama and worked in the White House Medical Unit under George W. Bush.
‘I continue to consult with his current physician and medical team at the White House and still spend significant time with the President. He is mentally and physically sharper than ever before,’ he added.
His April 2025 physical report stated Trump was in excellent physical and cognitive health ‘and is fully fit,’ according to Barbabella.
‘President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and general physical function,’ the report added.
