Speculation about the president’s absence from public view even sparked unverified claims of hospitalization. The White House Rapid Response Team called the rumors baseless, tweeting that critics "cook up insane conspiracy theories" and insisting Trump "literally never stops working," noting a Marine sentry outside the West Wing as evidence he was on site.
Supporters and staff defended the president: right-wing influencer Laura Loomer praised the post and communications director Steven Cheung lauded Trump’s work ethic. The White House says the president is in excellent health and that any vulgar language was used "only to make my point."