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New Delhi: For the past few days, US President Trump has once again been trending on X. Not for the tariff war or some bizarre remarks, but a shocking phrase, "Trump is dead", has sparked a flood of controversy among the netizens.
The phrase started trending after US Vice President JD Vance gave an interview to USA Today, on August 27 whether he was prepared to step into the role of commander in chief, directing tragedy" strike. Stressing that the 79-year-old was fit and energetic, Vance said that unexpected incidents cannot be ruled out. The remarks became more critical when the internet users started to link it with the bruises that were visible on Trump's right hand.
"He's the last person making phone calls at night, and he's the first person who wakes up and the first person making phone calls in the morning," Vance told USA Today. He added, "Yes, terrible tragedies happen. But I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people. And if, God forbid, there's a terrible tragedy, I can't think of better on-the-job training than what I've gotten over the last 200 days."
Vance's comments on the line of succession may have sparked the trend. Trump has also faced health concerns recently. In July, the White House confirmed he has chronic venous insufficiency, a vein condition that causes leg swelling. Days before the interview, photos of his visibly swollen legs sparked speculation. Trump also survived two assassination attempts while campaigning in the run-up to his return to the White House.
The controversy gained attention in July with The Simpsons creator Matt Groening's remarks at San Diego Comic-Con. According to Euronews, citing Variety, the creator of the long-running animated series said that there was "no end in sight" for the show, but connected its conclusion to Donald Trump's death. "No, there's no end in sight. We're going to keep going. We're going to go until somebody dies," Groening said.
Groening then added a line that immediately set social media alight. "When you-know-who dies, The Simpsons predicts that there will be dancing in the streets. Except President (J.D.) Vance will ban dancing." People do believe the predictions of the show, it has made accurate predictions since the start of Trump's political victory in 2000 to his re-election in 2015.
