The digital world was abuzz last weekend when observers raised their eyebrows over an apparent recluse act by the central figure of discussion, who had been absent in plain sight since the Tuesday of that week. He was last seen in a drawn-out, three-hour cabinet meeting that had many scratching their heads at its irrational nature. As his absence from the limelight continued, the Internet exploded with speculations. The hashtag ‘#whereistrump’ was on the trend list, and there were over 42,000 instances of ‘TRUMP DIED’ being thrown around on the digital platforms.
This loose talk did seem a tad misplaced, considering that there wasn’t a shred of concrete evidence that Melania was present at Walter Reed or, in fact, any evidence at all. But the rumor mill continued to turn. It was seen by some as a dismal reflection of public faith in the administration, based on the fact that thousands seemed ready to believe that the leader of the country could slip away from life and the information could be convincingly concealed for days.
It even spawned cinematic comparisons with ‘Death of Stalin’ and ‘Weekend At Bernie’s’, highlighting what appeared to be a universal acceptance of an underhanded, potential cover-up. This led to reflections on similar happenings in historical autocratic rule where delayed death announcements were the norm. Leaders like Stalin, Yuri Andropov, Azerbaijani’s Heydar Aliyev, Saparmurat Niyazov of Turkmenistan, and North Korean Kim Jong Il were remembered for their death disclosures strategically delayed by days.
The bizarre incidents weren’t limited to just these rumors. There was also a perplexing spectacle of garbage bags being dumped from the White House’s second-floor window. The question echoed across the Internet, what exactly was happening there? Amid this chaos, it was observed that the leader seemed to be rather contemplative about his own mortality, which seemed unusual for the confident persona he projected.
On the 19th, the leader was overheard expressing his desires to ‘try and get to heaven if possible’, during his interaction on ‘Fox & Friends’. It was an honest confession about him not doing well and being at the bottom of the totem pole. It was expressed that if he managed to get to heaven, his peace-making efforts in Ukraine would be a significant contributing reason.
A week later, he used the phrase ‘a deathbed’ while referring to Baltimore, which struck as an odd choice, considering his usual rhetoric mostly contained derogatory terms for the city. All this while also priding himself in his robust approach towards life, despite visibly worn-out make-up smeared hands.
JD Vance’s comments didn’t suppress the growing concerns. He spoke about being well-prepared to assume the role which led to speculations of an imminent shuffle in leadership. Despite Trump’s attempts to quell the fears by sharing an old photo accompanied with a declaration of feeling better than ever, the mix of rumor and reality become even more tangled.
Quite shockingly, the mainstream media seemed to almost turn a blind eye to the situation. Had it been about Joe Biden, they would have been sensationalizing the cleared schedule and the circumstantial evidence of an old photo share. In a parallel world, where Hillary Clinton was down with pneumonia or Parkinson’s, the media would have been filled with scandalous stories.
The New York Times even highlighted an anecdotal situation where a Parkinson’s doctor had visited the White House, potentially crossing paths with Joe Biden. But when it came to the president’s disappearance and proof of life photo, there was an uncanny silence from outlets like the Washington Post, LA Times, and even The New York Times.
However, the foreign press wasn’t asleep on the job. BBC and SkyNews didn’t baulk at the opportunity to analyze the high-profile absenteeism. Meanwhile, in the midst of all these conspiracy theories, the only clear images were of Joe Biden flaunting his physical form and enjoying an ice cream.
And while the nation was caught in the whirlwind of unproven conspiracies, one needs to remember that such behaviors are not uncharacteristic of Trump. There have been incidents in the past where he disappeared from the campaign trail. His erratic behavior of dancing to Ave Maria for 39 minutes and some odd stance with a microphone are hard to forget.
It’s a fact that Trump is an elderly man, showing signs of deterioration. His father Fred passed away at 94, and his mother Mary at 88. While Trump may look worn-out, he is still mobile and coherent. It’s plausible that he might continue to live for another decade or more.
The administration, led by Federalist Society and Heritage Foundation constituents, has taken control of the nation’s governance. The regime seems hell-bent on undermining people’s voting rights. The climb to reverse this damage seems steep and arduous.
Concerns, rumors, and conspiracy theories aside, it bears repeating: Trump is not deceased, as per the current confirmation. Amidst the strange happenings and speculative narratives, clarity is needed more than ever.
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