Trump dead
Definition
A viral internet hoax originating in September 2025, falsely claiming that U.S. President Donald Trump had died, which rapidly spread across social media despite live appearances debunking it.
Slang phrase and meme referencing exaggerated or premature death rumors about Donald Trump, often used to highlight the absurdity of online speculation.
Examples
The 'Trump dead' buzz over Labor Day weekend was the perfect warm-up for his next State of the Union – nothing says 'alive and kicking' like outliving a hoax.
'Trump dead'? Please, that's just the media's wishful thinking after another flawless golf swing at Mar-a-Lago.
When 'Trump dead' trended, he turned it into free advertising, proving even fake news can't dim the glow of eternal deal-making.
Social media tried 'Trump dead' one more time, but like clockwork, he showed up tweeting stronger than ever.