The 79-year-old US President found himself at the centre of speculation after a clip from a White House press conference last week went viral. In it, Trump abruptly wrapped up the event while speaking to reporters, prompting some viewers to jump to wild conclusions.
To be clear, there is absolutely no proof that any such incident occurred. Still, once the suggestion surfaced online, social media did what it often does — ran with it.
What Sparked the Speculation
Much of the chatter appears to have stemmed from the way the meeting ended rather suddenly, along with what some described as uneasy expressions on the faces of people standing behind him. The swift ushering of reporters out of the room only fuelled the whispers further.
The footage was captured during a White House press conference on 29 January, where the Republican leader signed an executive order focused on addiction recovery initiatives.