A wave of unverified posts on X sparked speculation about Donald Trump’s health, with claims he was hospitalised at Walter Reed or had died. Many cited unnamed sources, including one user who wrote, “There are some reports, some speculation, and unconfirmed info coming in that Trump has been taken to Walter Reed Hospital. The White House announced that the President will not appear before the public today."
Others amplified the rumours: “Speculation is rising that Donald Trump is at Walter Reed Medical Center,” while another claimed, “Donald Trump is reportedly dead, according to several sources close to the President." Some posts went further, stating, “Trump is at Walter Reed right now, possibly just minutes from the end," and later, “Now I’m convinced that Trump is actually dead and they’re hiding it from us."
Additional posts echoed similar claims: “Confirmed: President Trump has died of a stroke at Walter Reed Hospital,” and “Donald Trump has reportedly been admitted to Walter Reed Medical Centre. No official confirmation yet."
According to Grok, the rumours appear to have originated from posts by @MechaNews_, including: “Donald Trump is reportedly dead, according to several sources close to the President," and “Donald Trump has not appeared in public for 4 days."
However, users flagged a lack of credible sources, and reports confirm Trump has remained active, issuing statements on the Iran conflict. He recently posted about the rescue of a US airman and warned Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Addressing the escalating rumours, Trump’s spokesperson Steven Cheung rejected the speculation, asserting that the president had worked without interruption throughout the Easter weekend and stayed engaged in his official responsibilities. The administration has consistently refuted allegations of any health crisis, insisting that there is no reason for alarm.