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    Has Trump really changed his schedule amid health fear rumours? Mystery around MAGA chief's well-being deepens

    Synopsis

    Amid rumours surrounding his health, US President Donald Trump was spotted golfing with his grandchildren in Virginia. Trump's absence from public appearance sparked bizarre rumours online with netizens questioning his whereabouts. Donald Trump has no events on his schedule for the weekend, leading to concerns over his health and wellbeing.

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    Despite these issues, Trump insists he is in excellent health, with the findings of his latest physical examination being released to the public.
    US President Donald Trump was seen spending his Labor Day weekend on Saturday golfing with two of his grandchildren in Virginia amid rumours circulating online with hashtags #WhereIsTrump and #TrumpIsDead.

    Trump left the White House around 8:45 a.m. and arrived at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, about 30 minutes later, according to media pool reports. Two of Trump's grandchildren, 18-year-old Kai and 12-year-old Spencer, were also spotted with the president.

    Trump was not seen in public since his marathon three-plus-hour Cabinet meeting Tuesday. But he conducted an hour-long interview with a conservative media outlet on Friday. He has no public events on his calendar for the holiday weekend.


    Over the subsequent three days, the president had no significant public events scheduled before enjoying his Labor Day holiday weekend in the nation's capital with his family.

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    Trump spotted at golf course

    Trump was seen sporting his signature look featuring a white polo shirt, black trousers and a "Make America Great Again" red cap while playing at his Virginia golf club alongside Kai and Spencer on Saturday. Just a day prior, Trump had an hour-long chat with the conservative news outlet, the Daily Caller.

    The White House correspondent for the outlet, Reagan Reese, took to social media to describe the president as "very much alive" before their conversation.

    Trump's recent absence from the public eye has fueled online speculation and raised several questions about his health. This comes after weeks of rumors surrounding the 79-year-old president's well-being, following the emergence of concerning images of his bruised limbs and swollen ankles.

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    Soon after these speculations, the White House announced in July that the president was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, causing swelling in his leg. His bruises were attributed to "minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin," according to Trump's doctor, Dr. Sean Barbabella, who reassured that the president is "remaining in excellent health."

    Despite these issues, Trump insists he is in excellent health, with the findings of his latest physical examination being released to the public.

    During his first term, Trump often spent time at his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. However, his summer break during his second term has been notably longer, as reported by CNN.

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    Rumours on Trump's health flood social media

    Concerns about Donald Trump's wellbeing surged dramatically over the weekend, as the US President hasn't made any public appearances "in a matter of days". Following his absence on both Thursday and Friday, Trump widespread online speculation that something serious may have occurred regarding his health.

    Phrases like 'Where is Trump?', 'It happened' and 'Trump is dead' have all become trending topics on X during recent hours, with the President doing nothing to dispel these speculations.

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    His critics and followers flocked to social to question his whereabouts and his unusually silent behavior over recent days. The prominent X account Republicans Against Trump weighed in, posting: "Donald Trump hasn't been seen in public since Tuesday and has no events scheduled all weekend. Where is he? Who's running the country?".
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