Social media went into overdrive on Friday after the hashtag #TrumpIsDead shot to the top of trending topics on X, sparking chaos and confusion about the health of U.S. President Donald Trump.
The frenzy began on August 30, 2025, when the White House’s official livestream abruptly went offline, flashing a message that read: “Stay tuned – we’ll be live again shortly.” The glitch fueled speculation that something serious had happened behind the scenes.
Adding to the mystery, Trump has kept a noticeably low profile in recent days, a sharp break from his usual stream of public appearances and online commentary. That silence only gave more weight to the rumors spreading across social platforms.
Unverified posts and videos quickly circulated, while an interview with Vice President JD Vance added more fuel to the fire. His routine remarks to USA Today about presidential succession were twisted by some users into supposed confirmation of Trump’s death.
As of now, there’s been no official word from the White House or from Trump himself. No credible evidence supports the rumors, but the outage and the president’s silence have left room for speculation to run wild.
Reactions online have ranged from worry and shock to sharp criticism of how quickly misinformation spreads in the digital age.
