Trump Addresses Death Rumors at White House Tech Dinner

President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile dinner at the White House with leading tech executives including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. During the event, Trump addressed and joked about widespread online rumors of his death, telling guests and reporters, "I'm still here," which elicited laughter. These rumors gained traction after a bruise was noticed on his hand and a lack of public appearances over the Labor Day weekend, despite Trump being diagnosed earlier this year with a non-life-threatening vein disorder. Observers noted Trump's unusually restrained demeanor during the dinner, with speculation about his health intensified by efforts to conceal visible bruises and swelling. Elon Musk, previously a close ally, was notably absent from the gathering following a public fallout with Trump. The event highlighted both ongoing health concerns and Trump's efforts to maintain strong ties with Silicon Valley leaders.