Donald Trump has addressed recent online speculation regarding his health, which suggested he might be dead. The rumours emerged after he had not been seen in public for a couple of days. During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump initially claimed he was unaware of the rumours. However, he later described them as "crazy" and explained how he learned about the speculation.

A journalist asked Trump how he found out about the claims, noting that 1.3 million users had engaged with the trend on social media. Trump responded, "No," but then admitted he had heard about the speculation, stating, "I have heard, it's sort of crazy. But last week I did numerous news conferences, all successful. They went very well, like this is going very well. And then I didn't do anything for two days and they said, 'There must be something wrong with him.'"

He then took a jab at President Joe Biden, saying that people often do not see him for months, yet no one questions his health, "even though we knew he wasn't in the greatest of shape."

Trump clarified that he receives reports about such speculation, but he had not heard the specific claim about his death, calling it "fake news."

In addition to addressing the rumours, Trump announced that the US Space Command will be relocating from Colorado to Alabama, reversing a decision made during Biden's presidency. The Space Command is responsible for operations such as satellite navigation and missile launch warnings. The move has significant implications for local economies in both states, as Huntsville, Alabama, known as Rocket City, has a strong aerospace presence with facilities like the Army's Redstone Arsenal and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.

The decision follows a lengthy debate over the command's location, which began when the Air Force identified Huntsville as the preferred site in 2021. Biden's administration had previously announced that Space Command would remain in Colorado Springs, citing concerns about operational readiness. However, a review by the Defense Department inspector general did not clarify why Colorado was chosen over Alabama.

Trump's announcement marks his return to the public eye after a brief absence, during which he was seen playing golf, despite the swirling death rumours.