Trump Spotted Golfing After False Death Rumors Go Viral

Social media erupted with wild claims that Donald Trump had died after he hadn’t been seen publicly for a few days.

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By Saturday morning, hashtags like #WhereIsTrump and “Trump is dead” were trending with hundreds of thousands of posts.

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Rumors spread so fast that even journalists and political commentators weighed in, questioning his absence from the spotlight.

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BBC’s Shayan Sardarizadeh noted this isn’t new—similar false death rumors once targeted President Biden and other world leaders.

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On Friday night, Trump’s Truth Social account posted about tariffs, but many still doubted if he was actually behind the post.

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Speculation ended when Trump was photographed Saturday wearing his signature red MAGA hat while heading to play golf.

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The former president was seen with granddaughter Kai Trump, debunking viral claims that he had secretly died.

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Experts say the incident highlights America’s growing mistrust in media and institutions, fueling conspiracy theories.

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