The recent disappearance of Donald Trump from the public eye has led to widespread speculation. Claims on X and other social media suggest that the former US President has not been seen in public for over 24 hours. Official schedules for August 30th and 31st showed no planned public events. The White House has so far remained silent.
The situation has emerged during a period of existing health concerns. Trump has been seen with marks on his hand, leading to renewed discussion about his well-being. He has been seen applying makeup to conceal these marks on prior occasions.
One commentator mentioned that Trump has been out of public view for over a day, with no immediate public engagements scheduled, and questioned the reason. While not appearing in public, Trump has continued to be active on his Truth Social account.
One possible explanation relates to the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Originally, Trump was expected to be at his New Jersey resort for the latter half of August, but he decided to stay at the White House.
Trump’s physician, Sean Barbeilla, addressed the issue of the marks on Trump’s hand. He attributed them to minor soft tissue irritation resulting from frequent handshakes and the use of aspirin. Barbeilla also suggested that the marks could be related to aspirin intake for heart health.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Trump’s public appearances, stating that he interacts with more Americans daily than any other president and demonstrates his dedication every day.
In an interview, Vice President JD Vance indicated that he is prepared to assume the role of president if necessary, and also affirmed that Trump is in good health.