Rumors of Trump’s Death Ignite Frenzy on Truth Social

Washington, D.C., August 30, 2025 - A wave of unverified death rumors about former President Donald Trump swept through Truth Social today, sending the platform into an online frenzy. Hashtags such as #TrumpIsDead and #TrumpDied trended within hours, as users pointed to Trump’s brief public absence and recent schedule silence as ominous signs.

The speculation appears to have originated from posts on Truth Social itself, where supporters noted that Trump had not made a new “Truth” since August 27 and that his weekend agenda showed no public engagements. The platform’s user base amplified the rumors, sharing memes and video clips-including misattributed scenes from The Simpsons-to argue that the former president’s health was in jeopardy.

Amid the swirling gossip, popular streamer Adin Ross took to his Kick channel to dismiss the rumors. “Guys! I just got confirmed, President Trump is okay,” Ross declared live, citing private assurances from sources close to Trump’s circle. His statement provided relief to many followers who had grown anxious over the unsubstantiated claims.

Neither the White House nor Trump’s personal team issued an official response. However, Trump did break his silence late this afternoon with a new post on Truth Social, writing only: “Fake news never sleeps.” The terse message offered no clarity on his whereabouts but served to remind users that the platform remains his primary channel for communications.

Observers noted that the incident highlights Truth Social’s evolving role as both a megaphone for Trump’s base and a venue for rapid rumor propagation. As with past episodes of viral misinformation, the episode underscores the challenges of verifying information in real time on hyper-partisan social media platforms. Many analysts predict that Truth Social’s moderation policies will come under renewed scrutiny as a result of today’s uproar.