rumors of Trump‘s Death Circulate Online, Dismissed by Former President
WASHINGTON – Online speculation about the health and even alleged death of former President Donald Trump surged in recent days, fueled by a period of limited public appearances and observations regarding his physical state. The rumors, circulating on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, centered around the hashtags #TrumpisDead and #whereist, prompting widespread discussion. Concerns were initially raised following Trump’s appearance at a recent event where observers noted bruising on his hands and swelling in his ankles.
The speculation intensified after U.S. Senator JD Vance, a potential successor, publicly acknowledged he was prepared to assume the presidency in the event of a “serious tragedy” involving Trump, further amplifying the rumors.
Trump responded to the claims on his social media platform, stating he was “alive” and had “never felt better.” Photos of the former president were later released, but did not entirely quell the online discourse.Addressing the theories for the first time publicly on Tuesday,Trump told CNN he was unaware of the specific claims of his death. “No, I was actually very active on the weekend, I didn’t hear anything serious,” he said. He acknowledged awareness of general concern regarding his well-being, stating, “I knew they were asking, ‘Is he all right? How does he feel? What’s wrong?'”
Trump detailed his activities over the long weekend, including daily visits to his golf course in Virginia and an interview with the Daily Caller on Friday.He emphasized his recent public engagements, including a three-hour Cabinet meeting and numerous press conferences. “Last week I attended many press conferences, all of them prosperous…And then I didn’t attend two days, and they said, ‘Something’s wrong with him,'” Trump remarked, contrasting his schedule with that of President Biden.
