Trump faces backlash over golf photos amid #TrumpIsDead trend

Trump golf photos ignite ‘fishy cover-up’ claims as #TrumpIsDead rumors trend online.


Pop Culture & Art September 01, 2025 1 min read

Over the Labor Day weekend, President Donald Trump posted photos of himself golfing in Virginia. The images immediately drew skepticism online, critics accused him of orchestrating a “fishy” cover-up by recycling old visuals.

On Saturday, an old “proof-of-life” clip, first shared by MAGA Voice in June, resurfaced when several X accounts reposted it, intensifying speculations about the timing or authenticity of Trump’s latest outings.

Online chatter amplified the theory that the golf snapshots, with no corresponding video and featuring Trump in a familiar outfit and weight, were staged.

The rumors come alongside mounting concerns over Trump’s health. After revealing a diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, and amid previous reports of swelling and bruising, Trump’s abrupt absence from public view made the reused footage even more provocative. 

Trump responded via Truth Social with a defiant declaration: “NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE.” 

As the #TrumpIsDead hashtag continues trending, the resurfaced MAGA Voice clip, weekend golf shots, and online suspicion are colliding to create a volatile mix of rumors, satire, and mistrust.

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