‘Never felt better’: Trump pushes back health rumors after public absence

‘Never felt better’: Trump pushes back health rumors after public absence [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-2025-07-04T124150.894.png] In a direct and forceful rebuttal, US President Donald Trump has moved to shut down a torrent of speculation about his health that reached a fever pitch online, declaring on his social media platform that he has “never felt better” in his life. The statement on Monday came after a multi-day absence from the public eye ignited a firestorm of unfounded rumors and conspiracy theories about his well-being. THE ANATOMY OF A RUMOR MILL The online chatter began with a simple observation: after a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, the famously ubiquitous president was suddenly nowhere to be seen. As The Independent reported, an unusually clear weekend schedule and a lack of public appearances fueled a wave of social media speculation. The flames were inadvertently fanned by his own Vice President, JD Vance. In an interview with USA Today last week, Vance, while stressing that Trump remains in “incredibly good health,” also stated he was prepared to take over in the event of a “terrible tragedy.” The remark, intended…