A bizarre online conspiracy theory claiming Donald Trump Jr had died was spectacularly debunked this week, after the man himself emerged very much alive and playing golf.
The false rumours began circulating wildly across various social media platforms, causing confusion and concern among followers. The speculation reached such a fever pitch that it demanded an official response.
Putting the nonsense to rest, the former president's son shared a video on his own social media feed. The clip showed him perfectly healthy and enjoying a round of golf, a stark contrast to the morbid claims spreading online.
In a characteristically blunt caption accompanying the video, Trump Jr wrote: "The rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated… I'm still out here living my best life and hitting golf balls."
The incident highlights the alarming speed at which misinformation and macabre hoaxes can spread in the digital age, even targeting high-profile public figures and their families.
This is not the first time a member of the Trump family has been the subject of a death hoax, pointing to a sustained trend of online harassment and disinformation campaigns aimed at the political dynasty.
