Washington, Aug. 30 -- For the past couple of days, US President Donald Trump has been trending on X (formerly Twitter), not for tariffs, policy moves or his trademark offhand comments, but for a bizarre reason - the phrase "Trump Is Dead" surged across the platform, leaving users searching for explanations.

The online buzz coincided with Vice President JD Vance's recent comments and was further amplified by remarks from The Simpsons creator Matt Groening.

His line on succession likely helped fuel the trending phrase. Health speculation has also played a role.

In July, the White House disclosed that Trump suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, a vein disorder that causes swelling in the legs.

Even before the statement, images of h...