Elon Musk’s social media platform X has been promoting conspiracy theories about President Joe Biden’s health, despite evidence to the contrary. The platform created trending pages about Biden’s supposed undisclosed medical emergency and possible death, sparking baseless speculation from users about his well-being. The spread of these theories increased after Biden withdrew from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. X’s promotion of these conspiracy theories has raised questions about the platform’s neutrality under Musk’s ownership, with critics suggesting it is being used to advance his preferred political outcomes. The platform also faced accusations of preventing users from following one of Harris’ official campaign accounts, prompting calls for an investigation. Meanwhile, Biden’s physician confirmed that Biden had recovered from Covid-19 and had no ongoing health issues, despite conspiracy theories circulating on X. Influential figures, such as Alex Jones and Charlie Kirk, helped fuel the speculation about Biden’s health, while others, including billionaire Bill Ackman, also cast doubt on his well-being. Overall, the spread of misinformation on X has led to concerns about the platform’s role in shaping public opinion and its potential impact on political discourse.
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Musk’s X fuels speculation that Biden is deceased or dying
