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In a startling move on Saturday night, President Donald Trump shared a shocking and unfounded claim on Truth Social, alleging that former President Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and subsequently replaced with either clones or robotic entities. This extraordinary assertion originated from an anonymous user on Truth Social known for propagating bizarre and unfounded theories.

The original post, authored by an account with just over 5,000 followers, insinuated that Biden had been substituted with "clones, doubles," and "robotic engineered soulless mindless entities." Trump amplified this claim by linking to it for his nearly 10 million followers, without offering any additional context or clarification. The White House has not yet commented on why Trump chose to share the post or whether he believes in the claim himself.

This incident marks yet another instance of Trump disseminating misinformation and conspiracy theories. Over the years, Trump has repeatedly made baseless assertions, such as declaring himself the rightful victor of the 2020 presidential election, a claim that incited some of his supporters to violently storm the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Other debunked claims from Trump include allegations that former President Barack Obama was not born in the U.S. and the assertion that Haitian immigrants were consuming pets during his 2024 campaign.

The propagation of conspiracy theories is not limited to Trump alone. Key figures in his administration have also spread controversial and false narratives. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., for instance, has peddled the debunked claim that the MMR vaccine causes autism. Similarly, the FBI's leadership has echoed unsubstantiated claims that the Biden administration has weaponized the FBI against Trump.

Adding to the controversy surrounding Biden, last month he publicly disclosed a diagnosis of metastatic prostate cancer, a condition characterized by its aggressive nature. Following this revelation, which initially elicited bipartisan support and well-wishes, Trump and his allies quickly pivoted to accusing Biden of concealing his health status. Biden's spokesperson clarified that this was his first diagnosis.

Since revealing his cancer, Biden has downplayed concerns about his health, joking with reporters about allegations of mental decline during his time in office. Nonetheless, Trump has escalated his attacks, questioning the legitimacy of some executive orders and pardons signed by Biden with an autopen—a practice that has been in use for decades according to NBC News.

As Trump continues to promote dubious claims and scrutinize Biden's capabilities, the political landscape remains charged with misinformation and partisan rhetoric.