Trump dismisses ‘fake news’ rumours about his death: Video
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed rumours about his health, joking that missing a single press conference sparked speculation that he had died.
Speaking at an event, Trump said he had held multiple press conferences in a row before skipping one to attend meetings, which triggered what he called a “horrible rumour.”
“I did about eight press conferences in a row, day after day after day. Then I missed one because I was in the Oval Office… and the rumour started spreading, this horrible rumour that Trump is no longer with us,” he said.
“I got to the club and people were asking, ‘Sir, are you okay?’ The fake news was at it again. So today I gave them about a three-hour press conference,” he added.
Trump also shared remarks from his White House physician, Dr. Ronny Jackson, who previously served Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
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“They said to him, ‘Doctor, could we ask you a question? Who’s the healthiest, Bush, Obama, or Trump?’ He said, ‘There’s not even a contest. By far, the healthiest is President Donald J. Trump.’ I said, I love that guy,” Trump recounted, adding with a laugh, “I’m sure that Bush and Obama don’t feel the same way, but who the hell cares?”
Trump has in the past accused the media of spreading “fake news” about his health and fitness for office.
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