President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race and his subsequent disappearance from public events has spawned a whirlwind of conspiracy theories that engulfed social media and political circles.
The president’s sudden absence, coupled with reports of canceled trips and an extended stay in his Delaware basement, has fueled speculation about the 81-year-olds health and the true reasons behind his decision to end his re-election bid.
Conspiracy theories circulating online suggest that Biden is far more ill than the White House is letting on — or even dead.
Critics point to the cancellation of nearly ten upcoming trips as evidence that the president’s condition is deteriorating rapidly.
Some, including Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, have speculated that Biden might be incapacitated or unable to fulfill his duties after a serious medical emergency in Las Vegas.
Got a weird lead on a story that people should look into. I got a call from a source close to Las Vegas Metro. The official story was that Joe Biden's trip was cut short last week due to COVID. However, according to this source, US Secret Service informed LV Metro that there was…
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) July 22, 2024
BREAKING.🚨
"Several of the officers we spoke to said this was indeed being reported and acted upon as a FULL BLOWN MEDICAL EMERGENCY, insisting that a simple positive Covid-19 test would not have warranted such a drastic, massive response."@JordanSchachtel *VERIFIES* that Joe… pic.twitter.com/Ja2gq4AEJd
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) July 23, 2024
Video below is from July 17th, the last time Biden was seen in public.
I can’t believe I’m saying this because I’ve never been conspiratorial, but is this even Biden?
The gait looks very different.
— John Cardillo (@johncardillo) July 23, 2024
Another wild theory gaining traction is the idea of a “deep state coup.” Proponents of this conspiracy claim that shadowy figures within the Democratic Party establishment orchestrated Biden’s withdrawal and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
They argue that Biden’s isolation in Rehoboth, Delaware, is actually a form of house arrest, preventing him from changing his mind or revealing the “truth” about his forced exit from the race.
Conservative activist Jack Posobiec said he’s heard rumors that Biden is being heavily sedated —
Hearing that Biden was put on pain meds that have him sleeping up to 16 hours a day, groggy and casually active during his ‘core hours’ but very out of it, inner circle hiding his appearance from the public
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) July 23, 2024
Laura Loomer has claimed for weeks that Biden has been diagnosed with a terminal illness —
Joe Biden is now in the terminal stage of his illness.
This is what my medical source in DC has confirmed to me.
I told you all weeks ago he had a medical emergency on Air Force One and that you’d be seeing resignations.
Everything I said is true.
Most people don’t know…
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 22, 2024
Some of the more outlandish conspiracy theories even suggest that Biden has been replaced by a body double or that advanced artificial intelligence is being used to simulate his voice and appearance in any future public appearances.
These claims, while entirely unfounded, have gained surprising traction in certain online communities.
The real question is how long has Joe Biden been dead? pic.twitter.com/UWtpWQMLEu
— Stew Peters (@realstewpeters) July 22, 2024
Why wasn’t it a video call? https://t.co/6ffnz9Zqw6
— Juanita Broaddrick (@atensnut) July 22, 2024
The White House physician has dismissed all these rumors, and said Biden is simply recovering from COVID-19 and continues to perform all presidential responsibilities.
However, the timing of Biden’s COVID-19 diagnosis that coincides with his decision to drop out of his 2024 election campaign is historic and notable.
Some argue that the illness is a convenient cover story for a more serious health issue, while others claim it’s entirely fabricated to justify the president’s absence from the public eye.
Adding fuel to the conspiratorial fire is the White House’s lack of transparency. The vague schedule released for the week, with its promise of “additional details forthcoming,” has been interpreted by some as evidence of a cover-up or ongoing crisis management behind the scenes.
The conspiracy theories underscore the intense public interest and skepticism surrounding Biden’s sudden withdrawal and subsequent absence, especially given the White House’s history of lying about Biden’s cognitive health.
It’s important to note that while these theories are captivating to some, they remain unsubstantiated. Official sources maintain that Biden’s withdrawal was a personal decision based on political considerations, and his current isolation is due to his COVID-19 diagnosis.
The coming days will be crucial in debunking these wild theories… or potentially lending credence to some of the concerns about the president’s health.