Trump Reposts False Claim About Biden’s Death and Cloning on Truth Social
- Rahaman Hadisur
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Hadisur Rahman, JadeTimes Staff
H. Rahman is a Jadetimes news reporter covering the USA
President Donald Trump reignited controversy on May 31 after reposting a baseless and widely debunked claim on Truth Social that falsely stated former President Joe Biden was "executed in 2020" and has since been replaced by "clones, doubles, and robotic engineered soulless mindless entities."
The post, originally published by another user, also alleged a broad conspiracy involving the concealment of Biden’s health and identity. Trump’s amplification of these unfounded claims has drawn criticism from fact-checkers and public figures across the political spectrum.
Fact Check: Biden Is Alive and Publicly Active
Joe Biden, who served as the 46th President of the United States from 2021 to 2025, is alive and was recently in the news for publicly disclosing a prostate cancer diagnosis. The disease has reportedly metastasized to his bones. Despite the severity, Biden expressed confidence in his treatment plan.
“The expectation is we’re going to be able to beat this,” Biden said at a recent press event in Delaware.
He ended his 2024 re-election campaign following a widely discussed debate performance against Trump in mid-2024. However, he has continued to speak publicly and remains a prominent figure in Democratic politics.
White House Responds, Press Secretary Targets Jill Biden
In the wake of the viral post, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called on former First Lady Jill Biden to address the president’s health more transparently, accusing her of covering up the extent of Biden's medical condition. The White House has not issued a direct response to Trump’s Truth Social repost as of press time.
A Pattern of Baseless Claims
This incident is not the first time Trump has circulated conspiracy theories about political opponents. Before his 2016 victory, Trump prominently promoted the “birther” conspiracy about former President Barack Obama falsely claiming Obama was not born in the United States. He later acknowledged Obama's U.S. birth just two months before the election.
Trump, now serving a second non-consecutive term as the 47th President, has faced criticism for using his platform to spread misinformation and undermine public trust.
Fact-checking organizations, including USA TODAY and independent watchdogs, have reiterated that there is no evidence supporting the claim that Biden has been cloned or executed. Critics argue that such misinformation can be harmful, especially when amplified by high-ranking public officials.
As misinformation continues to circulate ahead of the 2026 midterms, media experts and political leaders are urging responsible communication from national figures.
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