Since becoming the President of the United States, Donald Trump has remained a popular figure in the news. Recently, a strange trend "Trump is dead" has been trending on the social media platform X (formerly called Twitter). There are many discussions about this trend. Know in this post what is the truth behind this trend?
How did this trend start?
The main reason behind this trend was a comment made by US Vice President J.D. Vance during an interview. He had said that if a "terrible tragedy" occurs, he is ready to take over as President. Although Vance emphasized that President Trump is "healthy and energetic", his words forced many people to spread rumors that Trump is dead or seriously ill. Along with this, some memes and jokes also went viral on social media, making this trend go viral.
Trump's health condition
Trump has faced some health problems recently. In July 2025, the White House confirmed that he has a vein-related disease called chronic venous insufficiency. It causes swelling in the legs and was visible from the bruises and swelling on Trump's hands and ankles. Despite this, doctors say that it is a common and mild illness. Trump's personal doctor said that he is completely healthy and able to continue his work.
What did Vice President J.D. Vance say?
In his interview with USA Today, Vice President Vance said that President Trump works very hard. He described Trump as the last person to sleep and the first person to call in the morning. Vance said that Trump will complete his term and serve the American people well. Also, Vance surprised everyone by saying that he has been trained to take responsibility if something bad happens. This statement caused rumors to spread rapidly on social media.
False rumours about Trump's death have spread before
This is not the first time false news about Trump's death has spread. In 2023, Donald Trump Jr.'s ex account was hacked and a fake post about Trump's death and his son contesting for the presidency appeared. This led to confusion, but Trump and his team quickly denied it.
The truth behind the viral trend
There is no evidence or official announcement that Trump has died. Medical professionals and the White House confirm that he is alive and currently healthy enough to serve. The viral messages are mostly memes, jokes, and misinterpretations of political speeches. Such trends can spread quickly on social media even without facts. If something serious happened to the US President, it would have been announced officially, not through online rumours.