The politician was seen getting ready for a family golf outing in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 30, following online rumors about his death
Donald Trump was seen in public for the first time after viral rumors spread online that he died
The politician was photographed getting ready for a family golf outing in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 30
Concerns about Trump were recently raised after J.D. Vance spoke about the president’s health in a new interview
Donald Trump has been seen out and about for the first time after rumors about his death went viral.
Trump, 79, was photographed getting into a motorcade with grandchildren Kai Trump, 18, and Spencer Trump, 12, on the south lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Aug. 30, ahead of a family golf trip.
The public appearance occurred after “Trump Is Dead” and “Where Is Trump?” trended on X on Friday, Aug. 29, following recent comments from J.D. Vance about Trump’s health.

Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 30.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty
In an interview with USA Today, Vance, 41, spoke about being prepared to step in if anything should happen to the president, which sparked concern.
Yes, terrible tragedies happen. But 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,” Vance told the outlet.
“And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days,” he added.
During his family golf outing, Trump wore a white polo shirt with black pants and a red “Make America Great Again” hat.
The president’s motorcade arrived at the Trump National golf course in Sterling, Va., shortly after 9 a.m. local time.