U.S. President Donald Trump was not seen in public for several days over Easter.
According to Forbes, five days passed without a public appearance, which quickly led to speculation.
Although he continued to communicate via social media and maintained contact with journalists, the absence was noted.
This differed from his usual highly visible public presence.
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However, the White House dismissed the concerns, stating that the president had been working continuously from the White House.
Focus on war and politics
When Trump appeared in public again, it was at an event at the White House alongside the First Lady.
There, he spoke, among other things, about a military operation in Iran in which an American pilot was rescued, Forbes reports.
His most recent public speech before the break also addressed the conflict in Iran. A new briefing on the situation was scheduled for the same day as his appearance.
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Attention on health
There has been ongoing focus on Trump’s health. According to Forbes, marks on his hands have been attributed to frequent handshakes and medical treatment.
Swollen ankles have also been mentioned previously, which can be a common condition among older individuals.
However, his absence sparked rumors about health problems. His appearance at the event suggests that he wanted to present himself publicly and thereby ease speculation, Forbes reports.
Sources: Forbes.
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