Rumored Death of Donald Trump Engulfs Social Media

A false rumor claiming that former US President Donald Trump died on August 30, 2025, is rapidly spreading across social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The unfounded claim emerged from a misconstrued statement by Vice President JD Vance regarding presidential succession. This sparked speculation about the hypothetical scenario and fueled the spread of misinformation online, with some users even celebrating the rumor as a form of political commentary. The speculation gained further traction after Trump’s absence from public appearances this past weekend, though his physician has clarified that he remains in