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... On X, however, CNN viewers speculated that Trump turned to his keyboard to avoid being seen"if it was even him sending the texts at all.

One person wrote: "Texted' ... Proof of life'?" ...

imo, a major blot on CNN's reputation.

Did CNN verify who was sending those text messages? That is the important question for me.

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... "Hasn't been seen since Tuesday maybe mention that," said a second.

Trump's last public appearance was on Tuesday. Though JD Vance posted a photo of the former president and Melania dining with him and wife Usha privately on Friday, social media users speculated that Trump is hiding from the public over rumors of failing health. ...

Another watcher wrote: "This wasn't an interview ... It was SOMEONE texting Jake Tapper and how does anyone know if it really was Trump. ...

Why has Pres Trump been seeming to reduce his public appearances?

I mean, Mr Homan, I can understand, because of possible Cava videos, but Pres Trump?