The White House denied rumors Saturday that President Donald Trump had been hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung stated on X that Trump had been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office throughout the Easter weekend.

Speculation erupted online after the White House called a press lid at 11:08 a.m. ET, signaling no public appearances for the rest of the day. The move deviated from Trump's typical weekend trips to Mar-a-Lago for golf. Posts on X and Bluesky claimed that Trump had been rushed to the facility in Bethesda, Maryland, with some alleging that nearby roads were closed and an emergency was underway. The claims amassed millions of views but lacked verification.

Cheung wrote, "There has never been a President who has worked harder for the American people than President Trump. On this Easter weekend, he has been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office. God Bless him." A Marine sentry outside the West Wing confirmed Trump's presence at the White House, according to reporters.

The White House rapid-response account dismissed the rumors as "insane conspiracy theories" from opponents, noting a lack of similar concern about prior presidents' absences. It added, "Fear not! President Trump literally never stops working."

Trump's health has faced scrutiny during his second term at age 79. He underwent an MRI in October 2025 as part of routine evaluations, which his physician described as among the best results for his age. Dr. Sean Barbabella confirmed Trump "continues to demonstrate excellent overall health." The president was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency last year, a benign condition common in older adults, causing leg swelling.

President Trump remained active on Truth Social Saturday, issuing an ultimatum to Iran amid ongoing tensions: "Time is running out, 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them."

No evidence supported the hospitalization claims, and officials emphasized Trump's ongoing duties ahead of Easter Sunday.