Trump Death Rumor Began After JD Vance's Comments

The rumor about Trump's death began when JD Vance (his vice president) said in one instance: "If something terrible were to happen to Trump, I am ready." Well, this was only a hypothetical statement, but people quickly interpreted it as concern that something might be wrong with Trump or that something had happened to him. On the other hand, some images were released showing bruising on Trump's hand, which became fodder for rumor-mongers. Subsequently, the hashtag trended on X (Twitter) and became a global trend. Ultimately, Trump himself stated on Truth Social that he is alive, and credible media outlets all denied the rumors. In summary, the entire incident was merely a misunderstanding plus virtual misinformation.

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