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Trump Claims Biden Executed, Replaced by Clones

6/3/2025

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm on Truth Social by alleging that Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by clones. His post, which quickly went viral, described Biden as a "robotic engineered soulless mindless entity." This shocking claim has drawn criticism regarding Trump's mental health, while supporters have dived into bizarre theories. The White House remains silent on the matter.

History

Historical Context

Donald Trump's recent claims about Joe Biden being executed and replaced by clones echo historical instances where political figures have been labeled as mentally ill to delegitimize dissent. During the Soviet era, dissidents were often diagnosed with "sluggish schizophrenia" to justify their incarceration in psychiatric facilities, reflecting how political narratives can distort perceptions of mental health for control and suppression.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm on Truth Social by alleging that Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by clones. His post, which quickly went viral, described Biden as a "robotic engineered soulless mindless entity." This shocking claim has drawn criticism regarding Trump's mental health, while supporters have dived into bizarre theories. The White House remains silent on the matter.

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