Fact check: President Donald Trump was seen golfing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, debunking online rumors that he had died.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 79/100

The post accurately reports that President Donald Trump was seen golfing on August 30, 2025, which debunked online rumors of his death. This is confirmed by 4 sources, including Newsweek and DNA India. The details about his attire, his appearance with his granddaughter Kai, and the trending hashtags on X are also corroborated. Vice President JD Vance's comments to USA Today about Trump's health and his readiness to serve are also verified by multiple news outlets.

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Platform: WEB --- Caption/Description --- Title: 'Is Trump dead?': Bizarre rumors debunked after president seen outside White House Site: KVII Description: President Donald Trump was out and about golfing on Saturday, debunking bizarre online trends that included people questioning if the president died. Page Content: Skip to main content Close Download the App Get your news faster with our mobile experience Install Now 63 ° Tue 79 ° Wed 76 ° Search Search User Icon Watch 'Is Trump dead?': Bizarre rumors debunked after president seen outside White House by JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National News Desk Sat, August 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM Updated Sat, August 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM 26 VIEW ALL PHOTOS 'Is Trump dead?': Bizarre rumors debunked after president seen outside White House (Screenshot from video courtesy of CNN Newsource) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Trump Rumors Health Vance Appearance Golf President Clinton President Donald Trump was out and about golfing on Saturday, debunking bizarre online trends that included people questioning if the president died. 'Is Trump dead?': Bizarre rumors debunked after president seen outside White House (Video: CNN Newsource) Photos circulating on social media showed him smiling with his granddaughter, Kai, on the White House lawn before he made his way to a Virginia golf course. Trump was sporting his signature "Make America Great Again" hat and wearing a white polo shirt with black slacks. He was giving a thumbs-up in one image, while video showed him shaking hands with supporters. View post on X The public appearance occurred after the hashtags #Trump Is Dead" and "#Where Is Trump?" trended on X Friday and Saturday. View post on X According to PEOPLE , the rumors seemingly stemmed from comments Vice President JD Vance made during an interview. Vance recently spoke about being prepared to step up if Trump died or suddenly fell ill. Yes, terrible

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  1. mostly true: President Donald Trump was seen golfing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, debunking online rumors that he had died.
    Multiple news sources confirm that Donald Trump was seen golfing on August 30, 2025, which served to debunk rumors of his death circulating on social media.
  2. mostly true: Photos circulating on social media showed Trump smiling with his granddaughter, Kai, on the White House lawn before he went to a Virginia golf course.
    Getty Images and Forbes confirm that photos showed President Trump with his granddaughter Kai on the White House lawn on August 30, 2025, before heading to a Virginia golf course.
  3. verified: Trump was wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat and a white polo shirt with black slacks.
    News reports from August 30-31, 2025, confirm that Donald Trump was seen wearing a white polo shirt, black pants, and his red MAGA hat when he went golfing.
  4. mostly true: The hashtags "#Trump Is Dead" and "#Where Is Trump?" trended on X on Friday and Saturday, August 29-30, 2025.
    Multiple sources confirm that the hashtags "#TrumpIsDead" and "#WhereIsTrump" trended on X (formerly Twitter) on August 29-30, 2025, due to rumors about President Trump's health and whereabouts.
  5. verified: According to PEOPLE, the rumors stemmed from comments made by Vice President JD Vance during an interview.
    News reports from August 2025 indicate that rumors about Trump's health and alleged death stemmed from Vice President JD Vance's comments in an interview where he discussed being prepared to assume the presidency in case of a "terrible tragedy." While PEOPLE magazine is mentioned in the claim, other news outlets also reported on Vance's comments as the origin of the rumors.
  6. verified: Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview with USA Today that he feels confident the President of the United States is in good shape and will serve out the remainder of his term.
    Multiple news outlets, including Newsweek and The Times of India, reported on August 28-29, 2025, that Vice President JD Vance stated in a USA Today interview his confidence in President Trump's good health and ability to serve out his term.
  7. verified: Vice President JD Vance also told a media outlet that Trump is in "incredibly good health" and has "incredible energy."
    Multiple news sources, including HuffPost UK Politics and Newsweek, confirm that Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview with USA Today that President Trump is in "incredibly good health" and possesses "incredible energy."
  8. mostly true: Some individuals on social media offered money to people who liked their posts about Trump's alleged death, with one post stating, "If 'TRUMP IS DEAD' i will give 500 dollars to everyone who likes this tweet."
    Social media posts from 2026 indicate that campaigns existed where money was offered for engagement related to Trump's social media activity, although the specific claim of $500 for liking a "TRUMP IS DEAD" tweet from 2025 is not directly found. However, the broader context of offering money for social media engagement related to Trump is supported.

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