‘Trump is dead’ trend: US president set to make surprise announcement — what to know

After weeks of silence from the White House briefing room, President Donald Trump is expected to step before the press on Tuesday at 2 p.m. for a highly anticipated Oval Office announcement. The sudden scheduling has fueled a storm of speculation, with many wondering whether the 79-year-old president will finally put to rest — or add fuel to — the rumors surrounding his health.

Talk of Trump’s alleged frailty intensified after reports of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) circulated online. Photographs showing swelling in his ankles and visible bruises on his hands sparked even more conjecture, despite official statements insisting he remains in “excellent health.”

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Trump was last seen publicly over the weekend, spending time with his grandchildren at his Northern Virginia golf course. While the relaxed outing was intended to signal normalcy, it did little to silence viral chatter that the president may be preparing to step down.

Hasn’t been taken off the calendar yet, but at 2 AM Trump is supposed to make an announcement. Doubt it’ll be him, or it’ll be JD Vance making the announcement. pic.twitter.com/0AtDiJ8kNc

— Dennis Kreger (@dennis_kreger) September 2, 2025

The intrigue grew Monday when the White House Press Pool received notice of Tuesday’s event, which omitted any details of what the president plans to address. Critics and supporters alike quickly turned to social media, pushing unverified claims that the announcement could range from a resignation to a routine policy update.

The online frenzy has also been fueled by anti-Trump groups speculating about worst-case scenarios, with some suggesting the commander-in-chief may not even deliver the statement himself. Still, aides have maintained the president’s schedule is intact and that the Oval Office appearance will proceed as planned.

🚨 Trump to make an Oval Office announcement tomorrow at 2 p.m.

Is he resigning? pic.twitter.com/DwOf6CipKn

— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) September 2, 2025

For weeks, conspiracy theories have swirled around the president’s absence from his normal media engagements, reigniting old debates about transparency and leadership. Tuesday’s press conference may finally offer clarity — or plunge the nation deeper into uncertainty.