1. Introduction — Grabbing Attention with the Queries Everyone Is Searching

If you've been on social media or peeked at Google Trends today, you've probably seen searches like “Trump dead” and “Where is Trump?” skyrocketing—driven not by breaking news, but by rampant speculation and viral chatter.

2. What Sparked the Rumor?

• A wave of speculation began when Vice President J.D. Vance, in an interview (August 27), commented that while President Trump was fit and energetic, unexpected tragedies could never be ruled out The Economic Times+1News24.

• Comments by Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, jokingly referencing Trump’s death in connection with the show's longevity further amplified the trend mintwww.ndtv.com.

• Recent public images of Trump showing a noticeable bruise on his hand and swelling in his ankles fueled concern, even though these have widely been attributed to benign causes like frequent handshakes and aspirin use The Economic TimesHindustan TimesHouston ChronicleThe Economic Times.

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