New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- '"Trump is Dead" started trending online on August 30. Other variations of the trending hashtag were "Trump Died" and "Donald Trump death".

Unverified viral clips showing ambulances near the White House also circulated. However, this is not based on fact. It started with a viral social media rumour that quickly spread through memes, parody posts and satirical references.

Trump's absence from recent public events and his known health issues have added fuel to speculation.

The chatter grew after Vice President JD Vance had commented on succession. In an interview with USA Today, Vance said that his experience over the past 200 days had prepared him for the presidential role.

"If, God forbid, there's a terrible trag...