WATCH: Trump Addresses ‘Health Concerns’ In New Press Conference

President Donald Trump used a press conference on Tuesday to put to rest rumors about his health, brushing off speculation as nothing more than “fake news” driven by hostile media outlets. Reporters pressed Trump after he went two days without appearing publicly, prompting some pundits to question whether he was unwell.

The president wasted no time mocking the double standard, pointing out how his predecessor, Joe Biden, often disappeared from the public eye for weeks without scrutiny.

“I didn’t do any for two days, and they said, there must be something wrong with him,” Trump told the press corps. “Biden wouldn’t do them for months. You wouldn’t see him. And nobody ever said there was ever anything wrong with him. And we know he wasn’t in the greatest of shape.”

Trump said critics latched onto his absence over the Labor Day weekend as proof that something was wrong, when in reality, he was both working and relaxing with friends.

The president laid out a full slate of recent activity to counter claims that he had been inactive. He pointed to a lengthy interview that lasted “about an hour and a half,” appearances on multiple shows, and a series of long posts on Truth Social.

“I was very active over the weekend,” Trump explained. “They also knew I went out to visit some people at the club that I own pretty nearby on the Potomac River. And now I’ve been very active, actually, over the weekend.”

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Trump’s sharpest words were reserved for the press. He accused reporters of deliberately pushing rumors about his health while ignoring more serious questions surrounding his political rivals.

“It’s fake news, you know, it’s just so—it’s so fake. That’s why the media has so little credibility,” Trump said, waving off questions about whether his absence signaled something deeper.

He said that his schedule had slowed briefly because of the Labor Day holiday, not because of health concerns. “It’s also sort of a longer weekend,” Trump said. “You know, it’s Labor Day weekend. So I would say a lot of people know I was very active this Labor Day.”

By directly confronting the rumors, Trump sought to put them to rest, turning the issue into another example of what he considers unfair coverage. With campaign season already heating up, the president appeared determined to show voters that he remains vigorous and engaged—despite what his critics say.

In July, the White House confirmed that President Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), an age-related condition affecting leg veins that can cause swelling and discomfort. Medical experts estimate that it affects approximately 5–10% of adults. The announcement followed visible signs such as swollen ankles and bruising, which the White House attributed to frequent handshakes and aspirin use.

In April, Trump underwent a comprehensive physical and cognitive examination. His physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, declared him “fully fit”—noting excellent physical and mental health, perfect cognitive test results, healthy vitals, and a 24-pound weight loss. Minor issues included diverticulosis and a benign polyp.

In recent weeks, Trump’s limited public appearances fueled speculation, with online rumors falsely suggesting he had died or was gravely ill. Social media hoaxes even claimed conditions such as congestive heart failure or kidney disease, all of which were debunked.  Trump directly addressed the chatter, writing on Truth Social that he had “never felt better” and appearing in public on Labor Day for a round of golf to push back against the speculation.