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Trump Dismisses Health Rumors as 'Fake News,' Says He Was ‘Very Active Over the Weekend’

  • President Donald Trump publicly addressed rumors about his death during a Tuesday press conference at the White House.
  • The rumors emerged over the Labor Day weekend, driven by Trump's week-long absence from public events and images of bruising and swelling.
  • Trump denied awareness of the false death reports, highlighted his active weekend including golfing, and called the chatter "fake news."
  • He posted on Truth Social Sunday night stating he had "NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE," while the rumors reached over one million social media views.
  • Trump's response and return to public view diminished the rumors, emphasizing that his chronic venous insufficiency is not life-threatening.
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