A wave of social media speculation claiming that US President Donald Trump has died began trending on August 30, with hashtags such as “Trump is Dead,” “Trump Died,” and “Donald Trump death” circulating widely.

Unverified clips showing ambulances near the White House also appeared online, but there is no factual basis for these claims. The rumors initially spread through memes, parody posts, and satirical references, fueled further by Trump’s absence from recent public events and ongoing health concerns.

Trump spotted golfing in Virginia after false death rumors spread online

At 8:45 a.m. ET, the president’s motorcade departed the South Lawn, with Trump dressed in a golf outfit and wearing his signature red “Make America Great Again” hat. He was joined by his granddaughter Kai, as cameras captured the pair heading toward their vehicle.