World · 5 April 2026

Donald Trump alive, White House confirms after rumours

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Public concern grew after unconfirmed social media reports suggested Donald Trump had been hospitalised or died. White House officials confirmed on Saturday night that the 79-year-old president is working and alive, refuting viral death rumours. Claims stemmed from an old video of a motorcade outside Walter Reed Medical Centre and a journalist's online post.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 April 2026 at 18:50

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