President Donald Trump mocked the "horrible rumor" that he had died, which spread across social media at the end of August.

In remarks to journalists on Friday at the recently renovated White House Rose Garden, the president blamed the viral rumor on the media.

Why It Matters

In January, Trump became the oldest person to be sworn in as president of the United States. After he was photographed with bruising on his hand, which his physician described as "benign and common," the White House announced in July that the president had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) .

Prior to Trump's inauguration, age played a considerable role in the 2024 presidential election, with then-President Joe Biden dropping out of the race following widespread concerns over his he

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