On Thursday, a flurry of speculation erupted online after reports emerged of two ambulances and multiple Secret Service vehicles seen at Mar-a-Lago, Florida, the private residence of former President Donald Trump. Observers also noted a helicopter hovering over the area, leading many to question Trump’s health and safety.
The situation quickly caught the attention of social media users, with hashtags like #PrayForTrump and #PrayForDonaldTrump trending on X (formerly Twitter). Concerned users voiced fears of potential unrest if anything serious had happened to Trump.
One user wrote, “If something happened to Trump, be prepared for massive unrest in our country. Pray for Donald Trump and the United States.” Another demanded immediate reassurance, stating, “We need proof of life on Donald J. Trump ASAP!” A third added, “I hope everything is OK with President Trump.”
However, the speculation was swiftly addressed by Andrew Feinberg, a White House correspondent for The Independent, who initially reported the sightings. Feinberg later clarified that the vehicles were part of Vice President-elect JD Vance’s motorcade. “CALM DOWN, PEOPLE,” he wrote on X, reassuring readers that both Trump and Vance were fine, with no incidents to report.
According to Feinberg, the confusion arose from a CBS producer’s note sent at 4:14 PM, mentioning the ambulances and Secret Service vehicles leaving Mar-a-Lago. This was later confirmed as standard protocol for motorcades involving high-profile figures like Vance. Feinberg shared, “At 4:40 PM, I got a call from a source who told me the ambulances were with the VPE motorcade. This is standard practice.”
The Secret Service and Trump campaign officials also stepped in to address the concerns. Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesperson for the Secret Service, stated, “We are not tracking any Secret Service-directed medical transports from Mar-a-Lago. From our personnel on the ground, there are no issues or concerns with any Secret Service protectees on the property.”
Steven Cheung, Trump’s campaign communications director, criticized the incident as an overreaction, saying, “Some idiot at CBS overreacted and set off the fire alarm for no reason, thinking they were going to get the scoop of a lifetime.”
In conclusion, the alarms raised over Trump’s health turned out to be a misunderstanding, with no emergencies reported. This incident highlights the intensity of public attention on high-profile figures and the quick spread of misinformation in the digital age.