President Trump’s Truth Social post alleging that President Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by a clone places Biden among other public figures targeted by similar conspiracy theories, including Paul McCartney and Avril Lavigne. The post, which included purported evidence such as supposed changes in Biden’s eye color and earlobes, was quickly embraced by Trump supporters. This incident follows Trump’s recent reposting of a conspiracy theory about CBS, highlighting a weekend of amplified misinformation. The timing coincides with ongoing speculation about Biden’s health, further fueling the spread of these unsubstantiated claims.
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At the South Carolina Democratic Party Convention, Governor Tim Walz urged Democrats to adopt a more aggressive approach against President Trump, characterizing the president as a “wannabe dictator” who requires a forceful response. Walz, the 2024 Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, argued that Democrats must “be a little meaner” in their opposition to Trump’s actions, drawing a parallel between confronting a bully and challenging the president’s policies. This call for stronger pushback comes as Democrats grapple with Trump’s sweeping changes and explore strategies, including economic populism, to regain political ground. Various Democratic leaders are actively working to counter Trump’s influence and rebuild the party’s standing.
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John Q. Hosedrinker