Former President Donald Trump, at 78, has once again found himself in the middle of controversy by promoting a wild conspiracy theory on social media. Known for his penchant for sharing misinformation, Trump, a Republican, continues to make headlines for his unfounded claims. Although he lost the 2020 election, he has persistently alleged it was “rigged” and in the past has cast doubt on former President Barack Obama’s birthplace. His newest theory takes an even more bizarre turn, suggesting that President Joe Biden has been replaced by clones after supposedly dying in 2020.
This shocking claim originated from a pro-Trump social media outlet, which alleged that “There is no #JoeBiden – executed in 2020.” It further claimed that “robotic engineered soulless mindless entities” were acting as the president.
Trump shared this astonishing claim with nearly 10 million followers on his Truth Social platform, launched in 2022 following his ban from mainstream social networks.
Trump Faces Backlash for Spreading Outlandish Theories
As expected, Trump’s decision to share such a conspiracy theory prompted significant criticism across social media. A user commented, “Just think how much our political standards have dropped – the former president shares QAnon-level nonsense.”
Another person noted, “This isn’t a rare occurrence anymore. Trump regularly uses his platform to spread absurd internet conspiracies.” Yet another remarked with sarcasm, “Your president, America.”
One distressed user voiced their concern, “I really don’t know how we recover from the current political situation. It’s disheartening.” Another nostalgically remarked, “There was a time when actions like this would end a political career.”
Although Trump is no stranger to promoting outrageous theories online, this particular claim received intense reactions because of its extreme nature.
The timing of Trump’s post was notably significant, emerging just weeks after President Biden’s office revealed that the 82-year-old had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Biden’s Health Announcement Amidst Growing Misinformation
A statement issued on May 18 detailed that Biden had undergone medical evaluations due to urinary issues, leading to the detection of a prostate nodule.
This evaluation resulted in a diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer, with a Gleason score of 9, indicating a highly aggressive and fast-growing cancer.
Despite the seriousness of the diagnosis, the statement assured it could be managed with hormone therapy due to its hormone-sensitive nature. Biden’s medical team is reportedly considering treatment plans, and the president is actively taking part in these vital decisions, with his family’s support.
According to Cancer Research UK, a Gleason score of nine points to highly abnormal cancer cells that can spread rapidly, making it one of the most severe prostate cancer classifications.
While President Biden focuses on his health and treatment options, Trump continues to draw attention and concern with his social media antics. His endorsement of such speculative ideas continues to feed misinformation, potentially fueling political divides during a period where public trust in government and media stands fragile.
With the 2024 presidential election looming, Trump’s recent activities highlight his distinctive, often controversial, approach to political discourse.
