Recently, speculation about President Donald Trump’s health has surged online, fueled by both his public appearances and the way his campaign has responded to the chatter.
Over the past few weeks, Trump has been photographed with noticeable bruises on the back of his right hand, swelling in his ankles, and what medical experts describe as signs of chronic venous insufficiency. These physical changes, combined with a week-long break from the spotlight, sparked viral rumors across social media that he had passed away.
To counter the buzz, Trump himself addressed the rumors on his Truth Social account, writing that he had “never felt better.” He later told Fox News reporter Peter Doocy that he had been “very active” over Labor Day weekend, playing golf, giving interviews, and posting messages online.
Interestingly, his campaign fundraising team decided to turn the rumors into a political tool. Supporters received fundraising emails with subject lines like “I’m alive!” and even “I want to try and get to heaven.” In those messages, Trump framed his political journey, legal battles, and even his survival of an assassination attempt during the 2024 campaign as part of a divine mission.
One email read that God had spared him “for one reason: to make America great again.” The campaign then asked for $15 donations during a “24-hour blitz,” presenting his survival as a sign of destiny.
Not everyone bought into the pitch. Social media users mocked the move, with one writing, “Not being dead is apparently a great achievement now for a president.” Another remarked, “He can fundraise off literally anything.”
This isn’t the first time Trump has linked his political goals to spirituality. Just last month, he suggested that helping end the war between Russia and Ukraine could improve his “chances of getting into heaven.” Since then, his campaign has regularly used religious undertones in emails, blending faith, survival, and politics.
The growing focus on Trump’s health whether from visible physical changes, rumors of his decline, or his own team’s messaging shows how central his personal narrative has become to his political brand.
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