Fact check: Did trump claim Biden is a clone?

1. Summary of the results

Trump did share a social media post on Truth Social claiming that President Biden was "executed in 2020" and replaced by "clones doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities" ^[1]. The post was shared specifically at 7:06 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025 ^[2]. Multiple sources confirm this sharing occurred, but unanimously label the claim as false and baseless ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several important contextual elements are worth noting:

• Biden has continued to serve as president from 2021 to 2025 and recently disclosed a prostate cancer diagnosis ^[4]
• The shared post was linked to a satirical article, though this context wasn't provided in Trump's sharing ^[2]
• Trump's supporters have attempted to support this theory by:
• Creating and sharing memes ^[5]
• Posting side-by-side photos claiming to show differences in Biden's appearance ^[6]
• Making specific claims about changes in Biden's earlobes ^[5]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The claim originates from QAnon and far-right conspiracy circles ^[3], suggesting a potential political motivation. Several parties benefit from the spread of this misinformation:

• Political Opponents: The claim attempts to delegitimize Biden's presidency by suggesting he's not the real president
• Social Media Engagement: The conspiracy theory generates significant engagement through memes and discussions ^[5]
• Conspiracy Communities: These claims help maintain and grow their influence and following

It's worth noting that the White House has not provided an explanation for why Trump would share such a claim ^[2], while Biden continues to perform his presidential duties and has been transparent about his medical status ^[3].