President Donald Trump used Labor Day weekend to promote a “worker-first” economic agenda featuring nearly $10 trillion in new investments. The White House credited these pledges with boosting jobs, wages, and training programs. This announcement came as online rumors about the president’s health and whereabouts spread widely.
On Saturday, Trump appeared publicly with his family at his Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, putting an end to the speculation. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said President Trump “believes American workers are the heart and soul of our economy.” She mentioned his efforts including middle-class tax cuts and securing big corporate investments.
The administration called this a “Golden Age of Prosperity,” noting job growth, wage rises, new apprenticeships, and regulatory rollbacks. More than 183,000 apprentices started programs in 2025, supported by $84 million in grants. The White House pointed to an AI Action Plan to prepare workers for a technology-driven future.
Corporate pledges cited include NVIDIA’s $500 billion for U.S. chipmaking, Apple’s $500 billion to expand factories, IBM’s $150 billion in AI research, and SoftBank’s $700 billion infrastructure project. Trump said over $8 trillion in investments have been pledged since his election.
Besides investments, officials forecast half a million new jobs in 2025 and mentioned $61 million for homeless and at-risk veterans. They also highlighted the Labor Department’s efforts to reduce healthcare costs through price transparency.
Despite the rollout, social media saw trending hashtags like #WhereIsTrump and #TrumpIsDead fueled by a blank public schedule and reused photos of bruises. Some accounts claimed the president had not been seen for days with no public appearances planned.
The rumors ended when Trump was photographed Saturday with his granddaughter outside the White House. He then went to the Trump National Golf Club wearing a white polo shirt and red MAGA hat. He was also seen with other family members, including grandson Spencer Frederick Trump.
Background reports showed Trump planned to spend late August at his New Jersey resort but remained in Washington. Vice President JD Vance recently reassured the public about Trump’s health despite speculation and said he was ready to step in if needed. More on Vance’s comments can be found here.
Fact-checkers noted the White House’s $10 trillion investment claim includes past announcements. Experts questioned the full realization of these pledges within the timeframe claimed. Still, the White House views the commitments as signs of strong economic progress.
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Activists offered a different view, pointing to regulatory rollbacks and perceived labor rights cuts. Nationwide protests occurred around Labor Day calling for more protection for workers over corporate interests.
In summary, President Trump used Labor Day to emphasize his focus on American workers and economic gains. His public outing at the golf club quieted rumors about his health while the White House highlighted significant corporate investments and job growth claims.
