The White House and multiple journalists have debunked online rumours claiming President Donald Trump was hospitalised at Walter Reed. Speculation surged after a press 'lid' was called and an old 2024 video of Trump leaving a hospital resurfaced. On-the-ground reports and official statements confirmed Trump remained at the White House over Easter weekend.
Speculation about President Trump's health began when the White House declared a press 'lid' at 11:08 a.m. on Saturday, signalling no public appearances for the day. Social media users linked this to unverified claims that he was rushed to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The chatter intensified as prediction markets and commentators amplified the hospitalisation theory without confirmation. Hindustan Times + 3
A viral clip purportedly showing Trump en route to hospital was traced back to 2024, when he was discharged from a Butler, Pennsylvania facility after being shot. Reverse searches confirmed the footage was unrelated to current events. Despite being debunked, the video was widely shared across X, Facebook, and Instagram to support false claims.
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