Trump health fears spike as he 'loses three weeks'
The gist
Trump told a Georgia rally Xi "was here last week," about three weeks after the visit.
The remark and his "severe problems" talk renewed health questions before the midterms.
How it unfolded
- Sep 23, 2026 -25, 2026Chinese president Xi Jinping visited the US and met with Donald Trump during a three-day trip.
- Oct 16, 2026At a campaign rally at Dalton Municipal Airport in Dalton, Georgia, Trump campaigned for Georgia Republican candidates including Senate candidate Rep. Mike Collins, who is running against incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff.
- Oct 16, 2026At the rally Trump said of Xi Jinping, "President Xi was here last week," though Xi's visit was about three weeks earlier; a clip of the remark was shared online and mocked.