Donald Trump's controversial theory on Joe Biden fuels meme war online

In a move that left the internet reeling, former President Donald Trump recently amplified a bizarre conspiracy theory suggesting that President Joe Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by a "soulless, mindless" clone. Shared on his Truth Social platform , the claim ignited a wildfire of memes, debates, and digital mockery, further intensifying the already heated online political discourse .


The theory, originating from an obscure online post, posits that Biden has been a robotic stand-in since 2020, unknown to the Democratic Party. While Trump didn't explicitly endorse the claim, his decision to share it added fuel to the fire, especially given his history of promoting unfounded theories. This latest episode underscores the former president's continued influence over online narratives and his knack for stirring controversy.


The internet responded with characteristic fervor. Pro-Trump supporters flooded social media with memes highlighting alleged inconsistencies in Biden's appearance, such as changes in eye color and earlobe shape, presenting them as "evidence" of the clone theory. Conversely, critics and humorists seized the opportunity to lampoon the absurdity, creating a slew of satirical content that further blurred the lines between political discourse and entertainment.


"I have questions for MAGA:


1. Was Joe Biden executed in 2020? If so, by whom?

2. Can you provide more information about this cloning technology?

3. If no, can you discuss the robotics technology used to duplicate President Biden?

4. Do you believe the assertions by llijh ?," one user has posted on X.


"Trump is basically letting you know that it was a script and a clone playing Joe Biden," another user posted.


"If Biden was replaced in 2020 by a robot or "clone," how did this robot/clone develop the dementia that Republicans have been focused on since 2022? Wouldn't that be just as impossible as replacing someone with a robot or clone that appears to be 82 years old?," writes another.


The proliferation of such theories and the ensuing meme battles highlight the evolving nature of political engagement in the digital age. Social media platforms have become arenas where information, misinformation, satire, and genuine discourse intermingle, often making it challenging for the public to discern fact from fiction.