What the ‘is Trump dead?’ rumours reveal about our current moment
by David Smith in Washington from World news | The Guardian on (#6ZV3V)
Speculation that swirled on social media offered an insight into conspiracy theories online, liberal fantasies and the attention economy
The death of Joseph Stalin took days to become public and remains fodder for conspiracy theories. The death of Donald Trump has spawned countless tweets, TikToks and memes long before it even happens.
How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?" asked Fox News's Peter Doocy with tongue in cheek. Did you see that?"
No," Trump responded flatly on Tuesday as senators and administration officials gathered around him in the Oval Office shifted their weight and smiled.