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Donald Trump set to make a major announcement tonight, sparking speculation on health, tariffs with India and a possible Russia–Ukraine peace deal.
US President Donald Trump (Reuters Image)
US President Donald Trump is expected to make an announcement tonight, the White House said, setting Washington and the internet ablaze with speculation. Theories are flying thick and fast- some outlandish, others laced with political intrigue- after Donald Trump’s absence from the public stage last week rekindled rumours about his health.
Where Is Donald Trump?
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The 79-year-old US President was not seen in public for several days after a Cabinet meeting on August 25, during which a photograph of his bruised hand went viral. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt quickly attributed the injury to Donald Trump “shaking hands all day, every day” but the explanation did little to quash speculation.
Soon, hashtags such as “Trump Is Dead” and “Where Is Trump?” trended on X (formerly Twitter). Conspiracy theorists even claimed that Donald Trump’s appearance at his Virginia golf club on August 30 was a “body double”, refusing to accept proof that he was alive and active.
Is Donald Trump Stepping Down?
The most dramatic theory is also the least plausible: that Donald Trump may resign, citing health concerns. Fuel was added to this chatter by comments on X suggesting Vice President JD Vance could be elevated before the 2026 midterms, in line with “Project 2025″ Republican planning.
Donald Trump To Announce More Tariffs?
More grounded speculation links the announcement to Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war. Relations with India have grown especially strained after his administration slapped a 50% tariff on Indian goods, including a 25% “penalty” over New Delhi’s oil trade with Russia.
On Truth Social, Donald Trump blasted the India–US trade equation as a “one-sided disaster” and hinted that India had offered to slash tariffs to “nothing” but, he added, “it’s getting late.”
An Associated Press report suggested Donald Trump could target imported medicines next, with duties as high as 200% under consideration.
Ukraine Peace Deal On Cards?
Another theory ties Donald Trump’s announcement to his Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Some netizens believe he may tout fresh efforts toward a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. With missile strikes intensifying on both sides, the idea of Donald Trump brokering peace appears remote but has added fuel to the online guessing game.
Chicago, Gold And Everything In Between
More fanciful chatter imagines Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to Chicago, citing his frequent posts targeting crime in Illinois. Others joke- in keeping with his golden aesthetic- that he may announce a plan to “polish the Statue of Liberty.”
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