05.04.2026 07:00
Claims that U.S. President Donald Trump was hospitalized were denied by the White House. Officials stated that Trump continues to work in the Oval Office. The sighting of a Marine guard in front of the West Wing at 5:04 PM indicated that the president was inside. Although his daily schedule included working hours and the press was closed for the day, it was stated that there were no health issues.
Claims that U.S. President Donald Trump was hospitalized spread rapidly on social media, while the White House firmly denied these reports. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated that Trump is continuing his duties and working in the Oval Office.
U.S. media and social platforms suggested that Trump was taken to the National Military Hospital in Washington. His recent absence from the public eye has particularly strengthened these claims. However, an official statement from the White House emphasized that these rumors do not reflect the truth.
In his statement, Steven Cheung noted that Trump was at the White House throughout the Easter weekend, saying, “President Trump is working tirelessly for the American people and continues his duties in the Oval Office.”
MARINE GUARD AND PROGRAM DETAILS DISPROVED THE CLAIMS
Following the claims, some images and information shared on social media also drew attention. As of 5:04 PM (ET), the presence of a Marine guard in front of the White House West Wing was interpreted as an important detail indicating that the U.S. President was in the Oval Office. Traditionally, a Marine guard is assigned when the president is inside.
Additionally, Trump's public schedule included "Executive Time" (work time) starting at 8:00 AM, while the White House announced at 11:08 AM that it was closing the day for the press, indicating that no public events were planned for the day.
THERE IS NO EXTRAORDINARY SITUATION IN THE FOOTAGE
The video circulating on social media showed that routine security measures were being maintained around the White House, with no signs of extraordinary activity or emergencies. The footage highlighted that the military guard routine was continuing normally.
HIS ABSENCE CREATED SPECULATION
After being seen in a national address on Wednesday evening, Trump's absence from the public eye and his cancellation of a planned visit to Florida for the weekend to stay in Washington led to the escalation of claims. The White House's early closure of the weekend schedule also sparked various interpretations.
Despite all these developments, the White House emphasized that there are no issues regarding Trump's health and that he is actively continuing his duties.