Former President Donald Trump made a surprised visit to Washington D.C. on Sunday, prompting speculation and rumors about the reason for his trip.
A video posted by freelance reporter Andrew Leyden showed him stepping out of a small plane at Dulles International Airport and getting into a waiting vehicle.
Trump, who has only visited Washington D.C. once since he left the White House in January 2021, made no mention of the trip on Truth Social, the social media account he frequently posts on. The absence of his comments has sent the rumor mill into hyperdrive.
Some have suggested that Trump may be in D.C. because he is due to be arrested by the Department of Justice, or that he may be visiting the Walter Reed hospital for health reasons.
Others said he might be visiting to watch a speech by his son-in-law and former adviser, Jared Kushner.
George Conway, a lawyer, Trump critic and husband of former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway, said the weather wasn’t good enough for golfing.
“It’s been arraigning — I mean, raining,” Mr. Conway tweeted.
Lindy Li, a political commentator tweeted: “Trump is in DC 57 days before the election. Which is right around the DOJ’s alleged 60-day threshold for ‘election year sensitivities.’ So, if the theories of indictment hold true, this would be perfect timing.”
He added: “He was well enough to deplane by himself so if it’s a medical emergency it can’t be that dire. Which paves the way for other explanations.”
The Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington group wrote: “Look, it’s kind of weird that Trump flew to DC tonight and no one seems to know why. There’s a lot of speculation, so let’s just wait until we know more before jumping to conclusions. But it is weird.”
Donald Trump has just landed at Dulles Airport this evening. pic.twitter.com/TqtLYGBUcp
— Andrew Leyden (@PenguinSix) September 11, 2022
Something weird is going on. No one – and I mean no one – knows why Donald has arrived in DC tonight, looking disheveled in golf clothes. It could be something totally inconsequential, but something tells me it’s not.
— Mueller, She Wrote (@MuellerSheWrote) September 12, 2022
— George Conway🌻 (@gtconway3d) September 12, 2022
It’s been arraigning — I mean, raining https://t.co/9i5DWhMBd6
— George Conway🌻 (@gtconway3d) September 12, 2022
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That woman looks like a Us Marshall. I’m not trying to spread false news folks. It is only a personal observation.
— Pitbull lover-Pitbull rescue-#dontbullymybreed (@LyndonLarson5) September 12, 2022
He looks extremely ill. Pilot looks concerned. Maybe heading to Walter Reed
— Joan Anzelmo 🇺🇸🇺🇦🌻☮️ (@JoanAnzelmo) September 12, 2022
