Why is 'Trump is Dead' trending on X after US court's decision on tariffs, questions raised about Trump's health
‘Trump is Dead’ trended on X with over 56,900 posts, raising questions on the 79-year-old president’s health, but White House and doctors clarified he is healthy with only age-related issues.
International News: Every day, something or the other is in discussion about the health of US President Donald Trump. But on Saturday, a different trend was seen on the social media site X. Suddenly, the hashtag 'Trump is Dead' started trending on X regarding US President Donald Trump. With this hashtag, various speculations started being made about his health in thousands of posts.
Within no time, there were more than 56,900 posts with the hashtag 'Trump is Dead'. Users have shared recent pictures of Trump and raised serious questions about his health. In fact, since July, rumors were spreading about blue marks on his hands and swelling in his feet.
Vice-President's statement and speculation
Amidst the rumours, Vice President JD Vance's statement also became a topic of discussion. Talking to USA Today, he said that he is ready to take over the leadership in case of any 'terrible tragedy'. However, he clarified that President Trump is 'extremely healthy and energetic' and works till late night. While Trump became the oldest President at the age of 79, 41-year-old Vance is the third youngest Vice President of America.
'Bruise Mystery' increased discussion
Recently released photographs showed injury marks on Trump's right hand, which were tried to be covered with makeup. Similar marks were seen during his meeting with the President of South Korea and his visit to Scotland in July. Earlier in July, the White House had admitted that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, which is a common disease in people over the age of 70.
What did the White House and the doctor do?
White House press secretary Caroline Levitt said, "The President shakes hands with thousands of people every day and this is why minor injuries occur." Trump's personal physician Dr. Sean Barbabella also said that this is only a result of mild soft tissue irritation and the use of aspirin. He clarified that there is no possibility of any serious disease in this and Trump is completely healthy.
