Stephen King’s latest social media jab at President Donald Trump has misfired spectacularly. On September 2, 2025, the famed author took to BlueSky to spin a wild theory about Trump orchestrating a rumor of his own demise. It’s a bold claim, but one that collapses under scrutiny.
Breitbart reported that King posted at 10:21 AM, suggesting Trump fabricated rumors of being sick or dead to boost press conference ratings. King has become notorious for his unhinged posts and is a poster boy of "Trump Derangement Syndrome."
The accusation paints Trump as a cunning showman, but it’s the leftists who were actually spreading death rumors online overnight Friday into Saturday. King’s narrative conveniently ignores this inconvenient truth.
Far from a mastermind scheme, the rumors about Trump’s death originated from progressive corners, not the president’s camp. Social media buzzed with speculation, only for Trump to swiftly debunk it. King’s attempt to pin this on Trump feels like a page ripped from his own fiction.
King didn’t stop at accusing Trump of rumor-mongering. He predicted Trump would use the press conference to announce sending troops to Chicago. It’s a dramatic flourish, but there’s no evidence to support such a claim, making it sound like a horror novelist’s fever dream.
The audience of Stephen Colbert’s The Late Show added fuel to the fire, booing when they learned Trump was alive. This reaction reveals the left’s eagerness to believe the worst about Trump. King’s post seems to feed into that same divisive energy.
Trump, never one to stay silent, clapped back on Truth Social. “NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE,” he declared, dismissing the rumors with characteristic bravado. His response was a direct rebuke to the gossip, yet King doubled down on his baseless theory.
King’s claim that Trump is a “carny pitchman” might resonate with his fans, but it’s a tired trope. The author’s suggestion that Trump engineered the rumor for ratings lacks any shred of proof. It’s a classic case of projection, accusing Trump of what the left’s rumor mill actually did.
Leftists spread the death rumors with glee, only to be embarrassed when Trump emerged unscathed. King’s attempt to rewrite this as Trump’s ploy is a stretch, even for a master storyteller. His narrative falls apart when you consider the timeline and sources.
Trump’s Truth Social post didn’t just affirm his health; it took a swipe at his critics. “DC IS A CRIME FREE ZONE!” he wrote, mocking the left’s obsession with painting him as a villain. It’s a sharp retort that highlights the absurdity of the rumors.
The speed with which leftists latched onto the death rumor shows a deeper desperation. Social media platforms buzzed with speculation, amplifying a false narrative without evidence. King’s decision to jump on this bandwagon only adds to the noise.
Colbert’s audience booing Trump’s survival is a low point in political discourse. It’s one thing to disagree with a president; it’s another to cheer for his demise. King’s post, while witty, fuels this toxic cycle of division.
Trump’s response, by contrast, was a masterclass in defusing nonsense. By proclaiming his vigor and mocking the rumors, he turned the narrative back on his detractors. It’s the kind of move that keeps his base energized and his critics scrambling.
King’s BlueSky post reads like a plot twist gone wrong. Accusing Trump of starting his own death rumor is a bold claim, but it’s built on sand. The real story is how quickly progressives ran with a baseless rumor, only to be proven wrong.
The author’s prediction about troops in Chicago adds another layer of fiction. No such announcement materialized, and King’s speculation seems more like a publicity stunt than a serious critique. It’s a reminder that even literary giants can miss the mark.
Trump’s ability to shrug off these rumors with a single post underscores his resilience. While King spins tales, Trump sticks to his brand: loud, unapologetic, and very much alive. The contrast couldn’t be clearer.
