Eric Trump’s big statement on ‘Trump is Dead’ rumour; Biden angle finds space as conspiracy theories gain currency

A rumour surrounding US President Donald Trump’s health went viral a few days back. The speculations started after Trump was reportedly now seen in public for four days. Social media saw trends like “Trump is dead” and “where is Trump” going viral.

But Trump himself rubbished those rumours with a post on Truth Social. Eric Trump, the president’s third child from his first wife, also sprang in defence of his father. “This is the left at its absolute worst,’’ he stated, reposting his father’s Truth Social post. Trump had earlier posted, “NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE.”

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Eric made light of these rumours against his father. However, critics have not failed to point out that similar attacks from both Eric and his father were launched against former president Joe Biden, early on in the lead-up to the presidential election race of 2020, according to The Times of India.

Nick Fuentes, a far-right activist, according to The Times of India, believes that this is a Biden cover-up, by stating on X, “There is obviously something going on with Trump….This is literally Biden 2.”

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Close enough to Putin’s health rumours?

In 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin, faced similar speculations regarding his health. A Business Insider article stated, rumours regarding him showing early signs of Parkinson’s were spread after videos spread of him with shifty legs, and limited hand movements. Some suggestions went as far as, even suggesting Putin possibly was under treatment or had cancer.