Trump quashes crazy death rumours after being spotted golfing in Virginia with grandkids; See pic

Donald Trump was seen golfing at his Virginia club, dispelling recent death rumors circulating on social media.

Updated on: Aug 30, 2025, 20:42:17 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Donald Trump has been pictured playing golf at his Virginia club, which has put an end to the strange death rumors that have been going around the social media. Wearing a white polo shirt, his trademark red MAGA hat, and black pants, the 47th President appeared at ease and unconcerned by the rumors circulating about him as he departed the White House this morning with his grandchildren.

Trump's golf outing in Virginia confirms he is alive, putting an end to social media death speculation. (AFP)

The White House press pool verified the sighting, pointing out that Trump departed in his motorcade early on Saturday morning before making his way to the links. The report, which was timestamped on August 30 at 8:49 a.m., provided evidence that the GOP leader was still alive and well.

All about Trump's death rumours

There had been a lot of rumors on social media that Trump is no more. Speculation intensified when Vice President JD Vance alluded to a potential “tragedy” regarding the succession to the presidency, and Simpsons creator Matt Groening was drawn into conspiracy strands that suggested a cartoon “prediction” of Trump's demise. The ideas were further fueled by TikTok clips and X conversation, where some users cited unsubstantiated claims of ailments including chronic venous insufficiency and bruises as proof.

Influencers and streamers, like as Adin Ross, tried to dismiss the rumors, but the craze persisted until the golf sighting in Virginia gained traction.

Meanwhile, Axios also reported that Trump was set to play golf, putting an end to all the speculations.

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Netizens react as Trump plays golf in Virginia

Responding to Freelance journalist Nathan Howard's post, one X user wrote: “Going golfing with Kai 🫶🏻.”

“I'm relieved 😉👍,” commented another Trump supporter.

“Sorry, disgusting haters, not sorry,” one more chimed in.

Trump, on the other hand, has praised Vance's growing popularity and even hinted at a future ticket that might include Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling him the most potential heir to his Make America Great Again movement.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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