Trump dismisses widespread death hoaxes, accusing media of inconsistent reporting standards

In a surprising turn of events, President Donald Trump addressed bizarre social media rumors claiming he had died during a White House event on Tuesday. The rumors, which gained traction over the Labor Day weekend, speculated that the President was either missing or deceased, as he made no public appearances during the holiday weekend.

However, Trump's extended speaking engagement in the Oval Office on Tuesday serves as evidence that the rumors were unfounded. In a speech that lasted approximately 50 minutes, Trump spoke and answered reporters' questions, providing a clear indication that he was active during the Labor Day weekend, contrary to the basis for the social media rumors.

Trump stated that he was informed about the trend by his staff, although there is no specific information available about who within the White House informed him about the rumors on Tuesday, September 7. Trump himself claimed he was very active during the Labor Day weekend, but no specific public appearances were mentioned during that time.

The President described the rumors as "kind of crazy" and "completely fake," and compared his brief absence from public events to the prolonged absences of former President Joe Biden. Trump implied that the media does not question Biden's health, suggesting a perceived double standard in media coverage between himself and the former President.

Trump referred to the rumors of his demise as "fake news," a term he has often used to describe unfavourable reports about him. He joked about the situation, stating that the rumors were so absurd that even a "badly designed, fake newspaper" would not print such a story.

Despite the bizarre nature of the rumors, Trump's speech in the Oval Office on Tuesday was a clear demonstration that he is not only active but also willing to engage with the media and the public. The incident serves as a reminder that rumors and speculation can easily spread on social media, but they should always be treated with a grain of salt.