On Saturday night, former President Donald Trump shared a baseless conspiracy theory on Truth Social, claiming that President Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced with clones or robots. This unsubstantiated claim originated from an anonymous user on the platform known for spreading misinformation. Trump did not provide any commentary or context when sharing the post, which has garnered approximately 5,000 followers.
The White House did not respond to inquiries regarding Trump’s motivations for sharing the claim or whether he believes it to be true. Trump has a history of promoting numerous unfounded conspiracy theories, including false assertions about winning the 2020 election and claims related to former President Barack Obama’s birthplace. His promotion of lies contributed to the January 6 Capitol attack, which aimed to overturn Biden’s election victory.
Moreover, members of Trump’s administration have previously disseminated similar misinformation, particularly regarding vaccines and the so-called “deep state.” For example, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. propagated a discredited claim linking vaccines to autism.
Recently, Biden disclosed that he had a metastatic form of aggressive prostate cancer, causing mixed reactions, including claims from Trump allies that he had concealed his diagnosis. Biden’s spokesperson clarified that this diagnosis was the first reported instance. Biden addressed concerns about his mental acuity with humor during press interactions.
Trump’s reposting of the conspiracy theory adds to a growing list of attacks on Biden, which also includes scrutiny of Biden’s use of an autopen for signing legislation. Trump’s assertions reflect broader Republican critiques of Biden’s mental fitness, despite the longstanding use of autopens by previous administrations.
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