During a recent event in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump faced an unusual question from Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy. Doocy asked Trump how he learned about rumors claiming he had died over the weekend. The question caught Trump’s attention, resulting in a surprised look and a chuckle from Vice President JD Vance, who was present.
The exchange took place on a Tuesday afternoon, where Doocy pressed Trump for details about the bizarre rumors. He mentioned that there had been 1.3 million online engagements discussing Trump’s supposed demise after he had not held a news conference for two days. Trump, initially taken aback, responded that he was unaware of these rumors.
He explained that he had been busy with successful news conferences the previous week and that his absence for just two days led people to speculate about his health. Trump then contrasted his media engagement with that of former President Joe Biden, noting that Biden often went weeks without addressing the press, yet faced no similar rumors about his well-being.
Trump’s comments elicited laughter from those in the room as he emphasized that he had been active and engaged, unlike his predecessor. The light-hearted moment highlighted the sometimes absurd nature of political discourse and public speculation, especially surrounding the health of prominent figures.
