Trump does love his conspiracy theories.
Once again, the President is at the center of controversy after reposting a fringe conspiracy theory on his social media platform, Truth Social, which falsely claims that President Joe Biden was “executed” in 2020 and replaced with a “clone or robot.”
The post, originally shared by a user known for promoting QAnon-linked content, alleged without evidence that Biden died “shortly after the 2020 election” and that the person currently serving as president is an “impostor” controlled by a shadowy cabal. Trump reshared the post early Wednesday morning, adding no comment of his own but prompting immediate backlash from political observers, fact-checkers, and members of both parties.
The claim has no factual basis and is part of a broader trend of misinformation frequently circulated in extremist online communities. The White House responded swiftly, calling the repost “an outrageous and dangerous amplification of conspiracy nonsense.”
“It’s not just irresponsible—it’s reckless,” said White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a briefing. “Spreading falsehoods about the sitting President’s identity not only undermines democracy but can incite real-world threats.”
Trump has repeatedly shared inflammatory or false content on Truth Social, often targeting political opponents or institutions.
Why?
It’s red meat for his base, who love nothing better than an outlandish conspiracy theory,
Republican responses were mixed. While some Trump allies downplayed the repost as a “joke” or “just sharing what others are saying,” more moderate conservatives expressed concern.
“This is a serious time in American politics, and we need our leaders to act like adults,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). “This kind of rhetoric is damaging and distracts from real issues.”