Donald Trump says reports of his death have been greatly exaggerated. 

The US president is addressing media in the White House after his recent absence from the spotlight over the weekend sent social media into a tailspin. 

Health rumours have been ramping up since his diagnosis of a chronic vein condition, with photos of his bruised hand circling online. 

US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking his reappearance comes after yet another federal judge ruled against his deployment of military tropes in Los Angeles in June. 

He says the ruling could have significant implications for the President’s future plans if it holds, but the Trump Justice Department is planning on appealing. 

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