Trump Denies Ill Health Rumors Amid Public Absence

President Donald Trump dismissed widespread social media rumors about his ill health and death as "fake news" during a press conference at the White House, asserting he was very active over the Labor Day weekend with interviews, social media posts, and visits to his Virginia golf club. Vice President J.D. Vance also reassured the public that Trump is in good health and capable of completing his term. The concerns about Trump's health surfaced after observations of swollen ankles, bruising on his hand, and an unusual gait, with his physician attributing these to benign conditions related to age and medication. Despite a week-long absence from public events, Trump remained engaged online and made a significant policy announcement about relocating the U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama, a city known for its ties to the U.S. space program. The announcement reversed a previous decision by President Joe Biden and reaffirmed Trump's focus on space defense initiatives. The president's lighthearted dismissal of the death hoax and his engagement with policy affairs helped quell the rumors and speculation about his health.