Fact Check: Viral Video Misleads on Trump's Health Status
Fact check: New Trump video surfaces amid health concerns; ‘DJT released from hospital’
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Amid speculation about Donald Trump's health, an old video of his motorcade circulated on social media, falsely suggesting he was hospitalized. The White House clarified that Trump is working at the White House and has not made public appearances. The video is from a previous incident, not recent.
- 01An old video of Trump's motorcade sparked false health rumors.
- 02The White House confirmed Trump is working and not hospitalized.
- 03Speculation arose from unverified social media posts.
- 04The video in question is from after a past assassination attempt.
- 05Trump issued statements on various topics, including Iran and job growth.
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Concerns about Donald Trump's health emerged on social media after an old video of his motorcade went viral, leading to speculation that he was hospitalized at Walter Reed Medical Center. The clip, however, is not recent; it dates back to after a 2024 assassination attempt on Trump. The White House Communication Director, Steven Cheung, stated that Trump has been working tirelessly at the White House and will not make public appearances today. Despite the rumors, Trump engaged with his followers on social media, discussing job growth and issuing a warning to Iran. The incident highlights the spread of misinformation and the importance of verifying claims before sharing.
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