Trump Propagates Unsubstantiated Claim About Biden
Former US President Donald Trump recently fueled a new conspiracy theory, alleging that Joe Biden was "executed in 2020" and replaced by a robotic clone. This baseless assertion was shared on his social media platform, adding to a series of unfounded claims targeting his predecessor.
Details of the Viral Conspiracy
Trump reposted a message from another user that stated: "There is no #JoeBiden-executed in 2020. #Biden clones, doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see. #Democrats don't know the difference." This claim surfaced shortly after Biden publicly revealed his diagnosis with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, although the White House has not responded to the post.
Patterns of Questioning Biden's Health and Competence
Throughout his criticism, Trump has repeatedly questioned Biden’s mental fitness and physical health, suggesting these factors negatively influence governance. Past conspiracy theories from the former president include allegations that Biden’s aides operate policies and sign pardons using an autopen without the president’s awareness.
Broader Trend of Misinformation
Trump’s tendency to share misleading and false information is well-documented. For example, during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump claimed white South African farmers are victims of genocide, a statement unsupported by official crime statistics.
An extensive analysis of Trump’s first term revealed he made over 30,000 misleading or false remarks, averaging 21 per day. During the lead-up to the 2024 election, numerous social media posts from Trump promoted conspiracy theories about secret plots and purported government conspiracies, including unfounded claims about assassination attempts and orchestrated events such as the January 6 Capitol riot.
Implications and Public Response
This latest unfounded conspiracy theory continues to deepen political polarization and spreads misinformation. Such claims undermine public trust in institutions and contribute to an environment of confusion.
Summary
- Trump claimed Biden was replaced by a robotic clone after a supposed execution in 2020.
- Biden recently disclosed a prostate cancer diagnosis.
- The White House has refrained from officially responding to the claim.
- Trump has a history of questioning Biden’s mental and physical health.
- Multiple analyses confirm Trump’s frequent dissemination of false or misleading information.
