Was Donald Trump wheeled out of the White House today? Viral video debunked amid death rumors

A viral video circulating online shows an image of Donald Trump being wheeled out of the White House today, fueling intense rumors about his possible death. Such speculation has spread rapidly across social media, particularly with the hashtag #TrumpIsDead trending on platforms like X. 

The clip appears to be misleading and no credible source or official statement suggests that the former president is deceased or incapacitated to the extent of needing to be wheeled. In fact, multiple reports and sightings confirm he’s alive and well. This article examines the video, the context behind it and whether it offers any reliable information or is just another stroke of misinformation.

Social media clip of Donald Trump being wheeled out of the White House sparks death rumors but recent sightings prove otherwise

The viral video has sparked a relentless wave of speculation. Despite its dramatic visuals, there is no substantiated evidence that Donald Trump was wheeled out of the White House today for medical reasons. No major outlet or credible source has confirmed such an event.

On the contrary, reports from today confirm that Trump was not wheeled anywhere. He was seen with his granddaughter leaving for his golf club in Virginia, dressed in a white polo, black pants and his familiar red MAGA hat. That sighting effectively quashed rampant rumors suggesting otherwise.
In the face of this, the White House released a largely blank schedule for this weekend, which appears to have triggered rampant speculation about his health and whereabouts.

Adding fuel to the fire were social media trends like #TrumpIsDead, amplified by memes, resurfaced clips and references to The Simpsons, where a doctored video clip claimed a prediction of his demise. None of that video material is verified or authenticated and many have debunked it as fan-made editing.

Simultaneously, public health concerns softened as the White House confirmed that Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, which is a condition that causes bruising and swelling but has been described by his physician as benign and non-life-threatening. Even when speaking about “stepping in” should anything tragic occur, Vice President JD Vance made clear that the president remains energetic and in good health.