In 2016, when Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States, different reactions were heard nationwide. Many solemnly uttered God bless America, while others were ecstatic.
People have different opinions on Trump’s presidency, but it can’t be denied that his losing the 2020 elections to Joe Biden unleashed something horrible.
Mostly, the Republican voter base refused to accept that the Democrats and Joe Biden had won the elections fair and square. The resultant US Capitol riots were a dark mark in the nation’s history. Due to all this and more, Donald Trump never left the news. He even planned to campaign for the 2024 US elections.
But a lot has happened since then. He has been hit with three indictments and an eye-popping 78 federal charges. For many, his prison term seems inevitable. This political drama is kicking up a storm worldwide. But it isn’t the end. Another one has been added to the list. There’s a widely circulating rumor that Donald Trump is dead. But is that true?
No, Donald Trump isn’t dead. He is alive and well. The rumors circulating about the death of the former President of the United States are false. They are probably meant to distract people following the investigations and the laundry list of 78 federal charges brought against him.
Did Donald Trump Really Die?
There’s a viral rumor going around that Donald Trump has died. Social media users are puzzled and wondering what it could mean for the upcoming elections and the federal charges brought against him. Many Republican voters are aghast after hearing this news and are in mourning, while the opposite side has seemingly let out a sigh of relief.
But the viral rumor is fake. At 77 years old, Donald Trump is alive and well. The speculation was probably started by people who wanted to garner sympathy for him or just to cash in on the drama and attention he was getting.
What Has Donald Trump Been Charged With?
Since June, Former President Donald Trump has been in hot water. Initially, 34 federal charges were brought against him. He has been accused of holding classified information even after vacating office. Several of the documents found in his Mar-a-Lago property were labeled as Top Secret or Secret.
He has also been found falsifying business documents to cover up the hush money paid to a porn star. Over the months, these federal charges have ballooned to 78, along with three indictments. He has been charged with trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat, defrauding the nation, conspiring against citizens’ rights, and meddling with a witness.
Donald Trump’s indictment was also crucial regarding the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riots. The former US President has denied all wrongdoing. Jack Smith, who has been leading the inquiry into Trump, was reported by the BBC saying:
“The attack on our nation’s capital on January 6 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy. As described in the indictment it was fuelled by lies.”
However, he still emphasized that Trump must be seen as innocent until proven guilty while simultaneously pressing the need for a speedy trial. Donald Trump will appear in court in Washington, DC, on Thursday.
What are your thoughts about the viral rumors about Donald Trump’s death? Why was such a rumor spread in the first place? Do you think the former President will be convicted?
Let us know in the comments below.
Source: BBC
