Trump Death Rumor Ignites Social Media Amid Health Ambiguity and Controversial Statements

The name of U.S. President Donald Trump topped social media platforms on Saturday, not due to his usual political statements, but as a result of a sudden wave of rumors about his death, sparked by the phrase "Trump is dead" that swept the platform "X" and stirred widespread debate in media and public circles.

The uproar came after Trump, who is 79 years old, missed several public events, alongside circulating images showing a recurring bruise on his hand, prompting some to speculate about health issues, especially in light of vague statements from some of his close associates.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance intensified the speculation when he said in an interview on August 27 that he is ready to assume the presidency "in the event of a horrific tragedy," despite confirming that Trump is in excellent health and has unusual energy.

Additionally, the creator of "The Simpsons," Matt Groening, contributed to the rumors during the "Comic-Con" exhibition in July, when he sarcastically linked the end of the series to Trump's death, saying that "the streets will witness celebrations, but President Vance will ban dancing."

The White House attempted to quell the controversy, clarifying that Trump suffers from "chronic venous insufficiency," and that the visible bruises on his hand are a result of aspirin use and repeated handshakes, and do not indicate a serious health condition.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time rumors about Trump's death have circulated, as his son Donald Trump Jr.'s account was hacked in September 2023, and a fake message claiming his father's death and his candidacy for the presidency was published.

Despite surviving two assassination attempts during his campaign, speculation still surrounds his health status, amid the absence of any official confirmation of a deterioration in his condition, making these rumors fertile ground for media and political analysis.