World · 5 April 2026

Donald Trump alive, White House confirms after rumours

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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