Donald Trump emerged from the White House on Sunday after he shared a highly controversial Easter message on his social platform, Truth Social.
The US president was photographed leaving Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, after making a brief stop on Easter Sunday.
Dressed in a white tee and matching cap, Trump appeared composed as he exited the private club, waving to onlookers before heading back toward The White House.
© Getty ImagesThe appearance came just hours after a post that quickly ignited backlash and debate online. In the message, Trump referenced escalating tensions involving Iran, writing: "Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran." He followed with a stark warning: "There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fin’ Strait, you crazy b**ds, or you’ll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP."
The tone and language of the post, particularly its timing on Easter Sunday, drew swift reactions from both supporters and critics with some saying it was 'unhinged'. Chuck Schumer, a senior Senate Democrat, said: "The president of the United States is ranting like an unhinged madman on social media … He’s threatening possible war crimes and alienating allies. This is who he is, but this is not who we are. Our country deserves so much better."
Majorie Taylor Greene a former Trump ally even said they needed to intervene from his madness. "Everyone in his administration that claims to be a Christian needs to fall on their knees and beg forgiveness from God and stop worshipping the President and intervene in Trump’s madness,” she continued. “I know all of you and him and he has gone insane, and all of you are complicit," she said.
© Getty ImagesMany questioned the appropriateness of the message on a religious holiday typically associated with peace and reflection, while others focused on the geopolitical implications of the remarks.
His appearance comes after rumors began circulating on Saturday, April 4 2026 with social media users claiming the 79-year-old president was receiving treatment at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The claims quickly gained traction, fuelled by unverified reports of road closures and possible flight restrictions in the area.
© Getty ImagesIn response, a White House spokesperson moved to shut down the speculation, directing media outlets to a statement shared on X by communications director Steven Cheung.
"There has never been a President who has worked harder for the American people than President Trump," Steven wrote. "On this Easter weekend, he has been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office. God Bless him."
The administration also addressed the rumors more directly via its Rapid Response 47 account, pushing back on the narrative and criticising those spreading the claims.
© Getty Images"Deranged liberals cook up insane conspiracy theories when @POTUS goes 12 hours without speaking to press," the post read, adding: "Fear not! President Trump literally never stops working."
Further adding to the clarification, CBS News White House correspondent Emma Nicholson shared an update from outside the West Wing, noting that a Marine sentry was stationed at the entrance – a traditional signal that the president is inside and working.ed
