The media today was abuzz with reports of US President Donald Trump dismissing a bizarre viral trend claiming he was “dead.” Quoting Trump’s own post on Truth Social, the outlets said the President insisted he had “never felt better in my life,” brushing aside the online rumors about his health.
The unusual rumor cycle began over the Labor Day weekend with parody posts and memes that spread rapidly across X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. Hashtags such as #TrumpIsDead gained traction, prompting both speculation and satire before being addressed directly by Trump.
According to reports in outlets including The Independent and NDTV, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to deny the chatter and assert that he was in excellent health. “Never felt better in my life,” he wrote, in a post widely quoted by the media.
Reactions from Media and Politicians Coverage in major U.S. media noted that while the claim was baseless and quickly debunked, it highlighted once again how misinformation can dominate online spaces before facts catch up. Analysts observed that the speed of viral amplification makes such falsehoods especially challenging to counter in real time.
Political opponents also weighed in. Some Democrats argued that the President was experiencing the consequences of the very online rumor culture he once benefited from. A Democratic strategist told reporters, “It’s ironic that Trump, who has spread false claims himself, is now the victim of a viral falsehood.”
Trump’s allies, meanwhile, strongly condemned the trend. Republican Senator JD Vance posted on X: “This is exactly why people don’t trust big tech and social media platforms. They allow baseless attacks on the President to spread unchecked.”
Impact on Campaign and Governance Despite the social media frenzy, aides confirmed that President Trump’s schedule remains unchanged. He was photographed golfing in Virginia and is preparing for a series of upcoming rallies as his administration and campaign team continue their work.
Observers believe the episode will likely fuel Trump’s long-standing criticisms of mainstream media and major technology platforms, while also reinforcing the broader debate about misinformation in the digital age.
