Donald Trump is alive! U.S. President rejects 'fake news' reports about health, says he was 'active' during Labor Day 2025 weekend

U.S. President Donald Trump trashed reports about his health claiming those were "fake news". 79-year-old Republican said that he was very active over the weekend. President Trump dismissed social media rumors that have swirled for days about his health as "fake news" as he held a press conference at the White House on Tuesday.

"I didn't see that," the 79-year-old Republican said when a reporter told him of the widespread speculation on social networks including X that he was in poor health, with some users even suggesting he had died, after several days in which he did not appear before the media. "That's fake news," he added.

Earlier, President Trump's deputy Vice President J.D. Vance has assured Americans that there is no cause for worry as he is ready to take charge as America's commander-in-chief in case of any "terrible tragedy."


At the same time the US Vice President was quick to assert that President Trump was in "good shape" and would complete his four-year term in the White House with ease.

A report by NDTV giving excerpts of a USA Today interview with the VP, quoted Vance as saying that the first time he set foot in the Oval Office in January he was "overwhelmed" by its "grandeur" and "incredible history."

In the freewheeling interview, VP Vance quashed concerns about President Trump's health by saying, "The President is in incredibly good health...He's got incredible energy. I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people."

The 41-year-old Republican’s remarks came amid growing concerns about President Trump's health after a large bruise was seen on his hand during his meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Added to that are worries about his swollen ankles, his odd walking gait and the mixing up of words.

At 78 years and seven months in January, Trump was the oldest President in US history to take the oath of office in January as his predecessor, Joe Biden, was 78 and two months when he assumed office in 2021.

Vance, who is the third-youngest VP in US history, however assured the nation that he's prepared to take charge in case of anything untoward happening to President Trump.

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Q1. What is Donald Trump's age?
A1. Donald Trump is 79-year-old.

Q2. Who is Vice President of USA?
A2. Vice President of USA is J.D. Vance.