Social media went into overdrive today as the phrase “Trump is Dead” trended worldwide on X (formerly Twitter). The rumors quickly spiraled into claims that The Simpsons had once again “predicted” Donald Trump’s death. But what’s fact and what’s fiction? Here’s everything you need to know.
Trump is Still the Current U.S. President
First things first: Donald Trump is alive and remains the sitting President of the United States as of August 30, 2025. No official statement from the White House, medical team, or credible media outlets has reported otherwise. The online buzz stems from speculation, edited videos, and out-of-context commentary, not verified news.
How Did the “Trump Is Dead” Trend Start?
The frenzy began earlier this week after Vice President J.D. Vance was asked in an interview whether he was ready to take over leadership if a “terrible tragedy” struck. Although Vance praised Trump’s health, his words were clipped and shared on social media in a way that fueled morbid speculation.
Adding to the chatter, some users pointed to Trump’s recent health disclosures. In July, the White House confirmed that he has chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a circulatory condition, and recent photos showing bruises on his legs sparked concern. His relatively quiet public schedule in the past few days only intensified the rumors.
Things escalated further when a manipulated video began circulating on Instagram and TikTok. The clip, likely AI-generated, showed a Trump-like character collapsing, with text claiming the President would die in August 2025. Fact-checkers have confirmed the video is fake.
Did The Simpsons Predict Trump’s Death?
This is where pop culture enters the mix. The Simpsons has a reputation for eerily accurate “predictions,” from smartwatches to U.S. elections. In Trump’s case, the show did make one famous prediction: in the year 2000, an episode titled “Bart to the Future” jokingly referred to Trump having been President before Lisa Simpson.
But beyond that, there is no official episode of The Simpsons depicting Donald Trump’s death. The viral coffin images and funeral clips floating online are fan-made edits, not scenes from the show.
Even The Simpsons creator Matt Groening’s recent Comic-Con joke — about “dancing in the streets when you-know-who dies” — was meant as satire, but many took it literally, tying it back to today’s rumors.
