Trump Repeats Conspiracy Theory: Claims Biden Was Executed in 2020
In the United States, efforts to spread disinformation continue, and one of the most vivid examples is a recent post by former President Donald Trump, who shared yet another unfounded conspiracy theory on his social media platform, Truth Social. He asserts that current President Joe Biden was allegedly executed back in 2020, and since then, his place has supposedly been taken by clones or robot-like beings devoid of souls and intelligence. The source of this sensational information is an anonymous account with about five thousand followers, which regularly promotes similar absurd theories and disinformation narratives. On Saturday evening, Trump posted a link to his post on his social network, which at that time had over 9.8 million users, without providing any explanations or context, merely spreading this theory with a passive dot. This step once again confirms that, despite official denials and the inadmissibility of spreading fakes, the former US leader continues to use his platform to disseminate false information. Previously, he repeatedly spread false claims about election fraud in 2020, questioned the citizenship of former President Barack Obama, and even promoted fantastical narratives about Haitian immigrants supposedly “eating household pets.” It is important to note that such statements have not been confirmed and have been debunked by experts and the democratic community. Regarding these facts, it should be reminded that among his close circle, there were also many spreaders of conspiracy theories. Prominent politicians and officials from his administration have repeatedly made statements lacking scientific or official backing. For example, former Health Minister Robert Kennedy Jr. previously circulated fake information claiming that vaccines against measles, mumps, and rubella cause autism. Additionally, the director and deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation promoted theories about the so-called “deep state”—an idea concerning secret structures allegedly controlling the American government and using it against progressive forces, including against Trump. It should be recalled that this stream of disinformation has not gone unnoticed. On May 22, during an official meeting in the White House’s Oval Office, Trump made unsubstantiated accusations of genocide against whites in South Africa, claims that were immediately widely condemned by the international community. This exemplifies how the spread of fake theories can have serious political and social consequences. Well-known political analysts and independent experts confirm that such statements and the dissemination of conspiracy versions indicate a growing distrust of facts and official sources, as well as a deep polarization within American society. Meanwhile, Trump supporters and some pro-Russian circles endorse these narratives, including billionaire Elon Musk and popular TV commentator Tucker Carlson, who actively contribute to the spread of these theories. Finally, it is worth noting that statements and actions by politicians aimed at sowing hostility and distrust are not new. However, their proliferation in today’s information environment raises questions about the objectivity and transparency of the political process in the U.S. While some fight for truth and facts, others remain on the side of alternative realities that, it seems, primarily serve their political interests and values.