President Donald Trump is expected to break his week-long absence from the public eye with an announcement from the Oval Office at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 2, according to the White House. The announcement, confirmed by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, will be related to the Department of Defense.
Trump has not been publicly seen since August 26, sparking a barrage of unverified social media posts and speculation about his health. His official schedule noted no press events through the Labor Day weekend, though it did list rounds of golf on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
The extended gap in public appearances has fueled rumors, but today’s White House event will mark his first official appearance in over a week. The announcement is expected to be carried live on major news outlets including Fox 35 Orlando and the White House YouTube channel.
The scheduled address comes amid heightened speculation online, road closures around Walter Reed, and anticipation of what the President will announce.
