The internet has been gripped by two bizarrely connected trends this week — viral claims that US President Donald Trump is dead and a mysterious spike in pizza orders near the Pentagon.
On Friday, the Pentagon Pizza Report, an X account that tracks online food orders around US government hubs, flagged an unusual surge in deliveries to outlets like Freddie’s Beach Bar, Domino’s Pizza, District Pizza Palace, and Crystal City Sports Pub. Social media users noted that Pizzato Pizza — one of the only late-night shops near the Pentagon — saw a 303% jump in orders from Pentagon-linked accounts.
Various pizzerias nearby the Pentagon are reporting high traffic.
As of 1:08pm ET pic.twitter.com/LnPVrc8Wvx
— Pentagon Pizza Report (@PenPizzaReport) August 29, 2025
The surge in late-night activity came just as rumors of Trump’s death went viral on X. Theories exploded online, with some users linking the two — suggesting government officials were pulling late hours in response to a “major event.” One post read: “Pentagon pizza index is spiking at the same time Trump death rumors trend… something is cooking.”
Pizzato pizza, the only place near the pentagon open past midnight, has received a 303% spike in orders from the pentagon today pic.twitter.com/4ZcUaurMFG
— Lily🏳️⚧️ (@transyapper7781) August 30, 2025
Pizza shop tracker showed spike in activity near Pentagon, hinting at officials working late at the government building.
The tracker displayed “DEFCON 1”, signaling that something really serious is happening- highest alert level. pic.twitter.com/uefvAdzGy7
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) August 30, 2025
Adding fuel to the frenzy, Trump’s absence from public events and a bruised hand spotted earlier this week only heightened speculation. But streamer Adin Ross later claimed Trump’s son Barron personally confirmed the president was “okay” and alive.
Disclaimer: The claims linking pizza orders near the Pentagon with Donald Trump’s death rumors are speculative and unverified. There is no official confirmation or evidence connecting the two. Readers are advised to treat such reports as social media speculation rather than fact.
