Was Trump rushed to hospital before White House correspondents dinner? Truth behind health concerns

Rumors claimed Donald Trump was hospitalized, but no credible reports confirm it; he appeared healthy traveling Saturday and no emergency was reported.

Updated on: Apr 26, 2026, 24:52:52 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Trump speaks to the media before departing Palm Beach International Airport en route to Joint Base Andrews, in West Palm Beach, Florida on April 25. (REUTERS)

Ahead of the much-awaited White House correspondents dinner on Saturday, April 25, a rumor went viral on social media that President Donald Trump was rushed to the hospital amid a medical emergency.

The rumor originated on the YouTube channel of MediasTouch, which reported that Trump was rushed to the Walter Reid hospital as he allegedly fell ill after arriving at the White House from Palm Beach, Florida, earlier on Saturday. However, no credible reports suggest that Trump was rushed to a hospital today.

He was photographed fit and healthy as he boarded Air Force One from the Pam Beach International Airport to arrive at Joint Base Andrews. As of now, no one from the White House press pool reported a health emergency surrounding Trump.

Here's the MediasTouch YouTube video from where the claim originated.

The White House correspondent's dinner starts at 8pm ET, with the red carpet kicking off at 6pm ET.

Trump Falling Asleep Sparked Health Concern

Trump's health has been major topic of discussion over the last two days after the POTUS was allegedly caught sleeping during a White House press conference on Thursday, April 23. The video quickly went viral on social media, with many speculating that Trump could be ill. However, those claims only turned out to be speculation as Trump continued to make public appearances, appearing healthy.

Also read: Trump health update: Medical expert hints at this condition as video appears to show POTUS fall asleep at meeting

Here's the video of Trump falling asleep.

Captain Sean Barbabella, the White House physician, said in an April 2025 update that Trump is in “excellent cognitive and physical health” and fully capable of fulfilling the duties of commander‑in‑chief.

The update came after the President's annual five-hour medical at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Also read: Where is Donald Trump? Sudden press 'lid' sparks hospitalization rumors; spokesperson provides update

Similar Concerns Surfaced Earlier In April

Notably, this is the second time in April 2026 that a rumor about Trump being rushed to the hospital has gone viral on social media. Social‑media posts and some viral videos claimed Trump had been taken to Walter Reed after a medical emergency, tied partly to a temporary “press lid.” An unusually quiet coverage by the White House press pool also contributed to the rumors.

However, the White House and Trump’s communications team stated that he was working at the White House at that time and labeled the hospital‑visit claims “fake news” and “conspiracy theories.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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