Previous President Donald Trump caused another nationwide discussion by suggesting online that President Joe Biden may have been replaced years in the past.
Trump’s post on Truth Social was actually first written by someone else. The publisher claimed that Biden is not the same person as he was when US citizens elected him. It goes on to state that the reviews have exposed Biden as a composite of “clones, doubles or robotic engineered people.”
The implication? That the real Joe Biden disappeared in 2020 and this fact has not been shared with the public.
Posts Without Words Still Speak Loudly
Trump chose not to add a personal comment when he reposted the messages. Still, what he did was not entirely unbiased. When he introduced the theory to his vast audience on social media, many people came to think of it as serious.
It was reported that the original message said:
Since 2020, there is no Joe Biden — he is now someone else. What you see are Biden clones, doubles and robotic people without souls or minds.”
The email continued by mentioning that even the top members of the Democratic party may not be aware of this news.
The idea is considered totally false by all reputable experts. In today’s world of media, many people may widely share a viewpoint, even when it isn’t stated by name.
A History of Being a Topic of Controversy
This is not the only time Trump has explored strange conspiracy theories.
Over the years, he has not hesitated to promote bold statements without any evidence. Trump has often challenged the official stories, for example, in the case of the birther rumors about Obama and by questioning the results of the 2020 election.
Once again, the theory fits the normal pattern: it sounds dramatic, is hard to believe and is delivered with no evidence.
Nonetheless, it was seen by millions shortly after it happened.
Speculation on health matters thrives online after new health news breaks.
It is no surprise that political observers see the timing of the theory as strange.
Biden revealed just days ahead of Trump’s repost that he is receiving medical care for a critical health condition. While he insisted he is ready to carry on, certain critics saw the announcement as a reason to query his leadership.
Trump’s own words were a gesture of well wishes for Biden following the president’s positive COVID-19 test.
But just a week later, he was no longer a victim but a celebrity.
Trump encouraged the idea that the true leader of the country is different from Joe Biden, reviving old suspicions and supporting new and disturbing ones.
Many question the way it is portrayed as too risky and careless.
Talk show hosts and experts quickly started talking about the decisions made by Trump.
Jimmy Kimmel made fun of Mr. Trump’s post, describing it as “so totally nuts.” He noted that just saying the president is a robot is not enough.
Analysts stated that endorsing such theories may have a harmful effect on public discussions in the country.
According to authorities such posts may lead people to stop believing in government and turn away from pressing policy concerns. They concern themselves that this could make people accept strange ideas that lack facts.
The First Clone Theory Idea Was Previously Used in Politics and Pop Culture
Even though this claim may seem new, its history is actually quite strange and long.
For a long time, rumors about celebrities and politicians have been shared. Many believe that Paul McCartney was allegedly kicked out of the band in the 1960s. The internet meme world is spreading a rumor that Avril Lavigne is actually not Avril Lavigne. Even the vice president, Kamala Harris, is sometimes affected by digital hoaxes.
It’s simply one more sign that wild ideas can become popular and accepted, even without evidence.
The Importance
This is not just about idle gossip that appears online.
When a past leader stays quiet but agrees with such ideas, many people pick up on the message.
To certain people, it seems like a joke. To some people, it’s a heavy accusation.
And that is the issue: Even silly conspiracy theories can find a way to spread and gain support. They take attention away from discussions about health, leadership and democracy. They make the public lose faith in voting and official bodies.
And they add difficulty to people finding common ground on even simple facts.
A Look at the Whole Picture: Media Becoming More Divided
Trump’s statement goes beyond Biden and deals with where our country stands as a whole.
Currently, social media is used as a tool and platform for political action. With only one click, news outlets can share stories for days to come. A single post of a video can expose crazy theories to a broad audience.
It points to the division in American media that allows people to stick with ideas that may seem strange to others.
Regardless of Trump’s intentions in posting it, the image reached a huge crowd of people. Thus, it shared a notion unsupported by facts, questioning who the current president truly is.
There are many untrue rumors nowadays, so an occurrence like this is meaningful.
They make it clear that false information travels fast. They highlight the need for those with big platforms such as Donald Trump to take responsibility for their actions.
