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Is Donald Trump: Donald Trump has been in the news ever since he took over as the President of America. Since becoming the President, he has taken many big decisions, due to which he has often been in the news.
In recent days, a shocking phrase has taken over social media: "Trump is dead." On X (formerly Twitter), users have been sharing posts, videos and rumors about the US president, sparking widespread discussion and confusion online.
The trend grew with hashtags like #TRUMPISDEAD and #TRUMPDIED. People are trying to find out about his death through questions like "Where is Donald Trump?" and "Where is Trump?"
Fact Check: Is Trump dead?
Simply put, no, Donald Trump has not passed away. This news is completely baseless and false. Officially, there has been no such announcement from the White House or any credible news agency. He is perfectly fine and performing his duties as President.
This is not the first time that rumors of Trump's death have surfaced. Earlier too, in the year 2023, his son Donald Trump Jr.'s X (Twitter) account was hacked, and the hacker posted a false news of his death, which was later denied. Such rumors are often spread by political rivals or people who create sensation on the Internet.
What is the reason behind the 'Is Trump Dead' trend?
Actually, this trend suddenly went viral when US Vice President JD Vance said during an interview that if any kind of tragedy occurs, he is ready to play the role of President.
Let us tell you that in an exclusive interview with USA Today, Vance was asked if he is ready to play the role of Commander-in-Chief in the event of a "terrible tragedy". He made this comment in response to this question. However, JD Vance insisted that the US President is completely fit and energetic.
1. Statement by Vice President JD Vance: Recently, US Vice President JD Vance said in an interview that if "a terrible tragedy" occurs, he is ready to take over the role of president. His statement was misinterpreted by people and speculation began. People linked this "terrible tragedy" to Trump's demise, while it was just a casual statement.
2. The Simpsons joke: Matt Groening, creator of the popular animated show 'The Simpsons', joked at a convention that his show would go on until "you-know-who" died, and that then "President Vance would ban dancing." People took his quip as a prophecy and fueled the rumors.
3. Lack of public appearance: For the last 24 hours, Donald Trump was not seen in any public event. However, this is completely normal because his events as president are not always public. But people active on social media linked this absence to his poor health or demise, which further fueled the rumors.
4. Health rumors: In July, a bruise was seen on Trump's hand, which some people said was a sign of a serious illness. However, the White House immediately dismissed these rumors. Despite this, the incident was fresh in people's minds and created a ground for this new rumour.
5. Meme culture and satire: Memes and satire are very popular on social media, especially on Twitter. Many people made memes mocking the trend, which spread it even more. People started posting on it just to be a part of the trend, without knowing the truth.
Recently, Donald Trump had health-related problems
It is worth noting that recently the US President also had to face health related problems. Let us tell you that in the month of July this year, the White House confirmed that he has chronic venous insufficiency. This is a vein related disease, due to which the legs get swollen.
Rumors had surfaced earlier also
It is worth noting that this is not the first time that fake news of the death of the US President is suddenly trending. Earlier in the year 2023, Donald Trump Jr.'s ex account was hacked and the hacker shared a fake post.
This post claimed that after Trump's death, Junior Trump is vowing to contest for the presidency. This claim was immediately refuted when Donald Trump himself posted on Truth Social and assured supporters that he is alive.
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I'm a sports Writer with five years of experience, specializing in cricket and a variety of other sports like football, hockey, badminton, and kabaddi. My journey in sports journalism began in 2021 with Possible11, where I've been contributing ever since. My lifelong passion for cricket, ignited by a childhood dream of becoming a cricketer, fuels my writing. While the playing field wasn't my destiny, I found my calling in sharing the thrill of the game through words. I'm a dedicated CSK fan, and my favorite players are Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.
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