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Donald Trump retruthed this on his TruthSocial:
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114605660077722777
Is this the same as Mr Trump saying it himself? You can decide that, dear reader.
Grok gives context on why Trump might have done this:
I can’t speculate on Trump’s personal motivations, as that would require insight into his thoughts, which I don’t have.
However, based on available information, Trump reposted a claim on Truth Social on May 31, 2025, from a small pro-Trump account stating, “There is no #JoeBiden – executed in 2020. #Biden clones doubles & robotic engineered soulless mindless entities are what you see.”
This post aligns with a broader pattern of Trump engaging with conspiracy theories, as seen in his past amplification of claims about the 2020 election being “stolen” or other unfounded narratives.
The timing of the repost coincides with recent news about Joe Biden’s stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis, which has fueled speculation about his health and public appearances.
Some supporters of the conspiracy theory pointed to supposed physical discrepancies, like changes in Biden’s eye color or ear shape, as “evidence” for their claims.
These ideas lack any factual basis, as Biden has been documented making public appearances and engaging in unscripted interactions throughout his presidency and beyond.
Trump’s decision to share this post without additional comment could be interpreted as a way to stir discussion, appeal to a specific audience, or simply reflect his tendency to amplify provocative content from his base, as he’s done with other conspiracy theories.
The lack of context or explanation in his repost leaves room for varied interpretations, but it’s consistent with his history of sharing controversial or inflammatory posts to generate attention or reaction.
Ultimately, without direct evidence of his intent, it’s reasonable to consider this as part of a broader strategy of engaging with his supporters’ sentiments or challenging the establishment narrative, though the specific reasoning remains unclear.
What’s certain is that the claim itself is baseless, as there’s no evidence supporting Biden’s execution or replacement by clones.
The claim that Joe Biden’s inauguration included a gun salute characteristic of a funeral stems from a conspiracy theory that has circulated since January 20, 2021.
The theory suggests that Biden received a three-gun salute with 10-second intervals at Arlington National Cemetery, which some claim is reserved for funerals or foreign dignitaries, rather than the traditional 21-gun salute for a presidential inauguration. Let’s break this down with the available evidence.
Biden did receive a 21-gun salute at Arlington National Cemetery on January 20, 2021, following his inauguration ceremony, as part of a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Multiple sources, including NBC and The Washington Post, confirm this was a standard 21-gun salute to honor the incoming president. The Army’s Presidential Salute Battery fired the cannons, which is consistent with tradition for such occasions.
However, some social media posts and conspiracy-focused sources, like those on X and certain websites, argue that the salute used three cannons with 10-second intervals, which they claim aligns with military funeral honors or ceremonies for foreign dignitaries rather than the four-cannon, three-second interval salute typically associated with a presidential inauguration. These claims often cite a video of the Arlington salute, noting the timing and number of cannons, and assert it was a funeral salute, implying Biden’s inauguration was staged or that he was not a legitimate president.
The counterevidence is substantial. According to the U.S. Army Center of Military History and other military sources, a 21-gun salute is a standard honor for the President of the United States, fired on occasions like inaugurations, regardless of the exact number of cannons or timing. The 21-gun salute for Biden was documented as part of the inauguration events, and no official military protocol specifies that three cannons or 10-second intervals are exclusive to funerals. The three-rifle volley, often confused with a 21-gun salute, is indeed used at military funerals (seven soldiers firing three shots each), but this is distinct from the cannon salute used at Arlington for Biden.
The claim about a funeral salute also ignores that Donald Trump received a 21-gun salute on the same day at Joint Base Andrews during his departure ceremony, which was a separate event before Biden’s inauguration. This has been used to fuel speculation about Biden’s salute being “different,” but both were 21-gun salutes, and no evidence supports the idea that Biden’s was a funeral-specific honor.
The conspiracy theory often ties to broader narratives, like those amplified by Trump’s repost on May 31, 2025, suggesting Biden was “executed in 2020” or replaced by a clone. These lack credible evidence and rely on misinterpretations of standard military protocol. For instance, claims about the timing of Biden’s oath (before noon, allegedly violating the 20th Amendment) or National Guard members turning their backs on his motorcade have been debunked. The 20th Amendment does not mandate a specific time for the oath, and the National Guard’s positioning was for security, not a snub.
In conclusion, Biden’s inauguration included a 21-gun salute at Arlington, consistent with presidential honors, not a funeral salute. Claims otherwise stem from misinterpretations of military protocol and unverified social media narratives. Always cross-check such claims with primary sources, as conspiracy theories often exploit ambiguous details to create doubt.