President Trump shares a false conspiracy theory claiming President Biden was executed and replaced by a robotic clone, escalating his use of disinformation online.
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| Trump reposts a viral fringe claim that Biden is a robotic replacement, drawing scrutiny over disinformation and the politicization of conspiracy theories. Image: CH |
Washington, USA — June 2, 2025:
President Donald Trump has once again ignited outrage and concern by amplifying a fringe conspiracy theory that claims President Joe Biden was “executed in 2020” and replaced by a robotic clone. The repost appeared on Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, late Saturday night, without any attempt to verify or contextualize the claim.
The bizarre theory, which has circulated in far-right corners of the internet, asserts that Biden is no longer human and that a robotic stand-in has taken his place. While the claim is patently false, Trump’s decision to share it to his millions of followers underscores his ongoing willingness to promote disinformation—particularly when aimed at political rivals.
The White House has not commented on the latest conspiracy, though it comes at a sensitive moment: President Biden recently confirmed he has begun treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer, prompting an outpouring of public support.
This is far from the first time Trump has shared debunked or fringe narratives. In his previous and current terms, he has repeatedly promoted unverified claims about election fraud, deep-state plots, and high-profile individuals supposedly working against him or the American public. Notably, he has floated allegations that Biden’s aides have used an autopen to sign policy decisions without his consent—despite Trump having used the same tool during his first administration.
His promotion of false narratives is not limited to digital platforms. Last month, during an Oval Office meeting with the president of South Africa, Trump falsely claimed that white South African farmers were being systematically murdered. He used a photo to back up his claims, which was later revealed to be from conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
A New York Times investigation into Trump’s social media activity found that between January and June 2024, at least 330 of his posts or reposts involved baseless allegations of secret plots, often implicating the FBI, Democratic officials, or international actors. These claims frequently portrayed Trump or his supporters as victims of elaborate conspiracies.
Critics argue that Trump’s embrace of such falsehoods threatens democratic institutions and undermines public trust, especially when misinformation is dressed as political commentary. Despite mounting concerns over the role of digital platforms in spreading lies, Trump continues to use Truth Social as a megaphone for fringe content.
His repost of the robot theory came within hours of Biden assuring the press he was feeling “strong” amid ongoing treatment. Trump, in contrast, has fueled baseless speculation that the diagnosis had been hidden and used it to further question Biden’s capacity to serve.
As the nation inches closer to another contentious election, Trump’s continued use of disinformation tactics raises profound questions about political accountability, media literacy, and the boundaries of free speech in the digital era.