The White House has issued its latest update today, but contrary to viral social media chatter, there has been no official announcement or report regarding US President Donald Trump’s health or death. For the past 48 hours, hashtags like “Trump is dead” have trended on X, driven by Vice President JD Vance’s recent “terrible tragedy” remark, resurfaced “Simpsons predictions,” and images of Trump’s bruised hand that went viral earlier this week.
While the White House has repeatedly stated that Trump remains in “excellent health” despite his chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis in July, the latest official update was unrelated to the president himself.
Jim O’Neill replaces Susan Monarez as CDC Director
The White House announced that Jim O’Neill has been appointed as the new director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). O’Neill, who currently serves as deputy to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will replace Susan Monarez, who was forced out after just one month in the role.
Lawyers representing Dr. Monarez called her removal “illegal”, claiming she was targeted because she refused “to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives” pushed by Kennedy. The decision is expected to spark further debate about the Biden administration’s handling of public health leadership.
Rumors vs Reality
The contrast between the baseless Trump death rumors and the actual White House update highlights how misinformation spreads faster than official announcements. While influencers like Adin Ross and even Trump’s son Barron have already clarified that the president is “alive and well,” speculation continues to trend online.
Disclaimer: The rumors regarding Donald Trump’s death are unfounded and unverified. The White House has made no such announcement. Readers are advised to rely only on official updates for confirmation.
