The Twitter Breach
In a surprising turn of events, the Twitter account of Donald Trump Jr., the son of former US President Donald Trump, fell victim to a hacking incident on Thursday, September 21, 2023. This breach was exploited to spread a fabricated tweet falsely asserting the demise of his father.
False Tweet Sparks Panic About Donald Trump
The now-deleted tweet sent shockwaves across the platform, stating, ““I’m sad to announce, my father Donald Trump has passed away. I will be running for president in 2024.”.” The news, although fleeting, generated widespread concern and speculation.
Swift Clarification
Donald Trump Jr. promptly addressed the situation, confirming the unauthorized access to his account and setting the record straight regarding his father’s well-being. He tweeted, “My account was hacked. My father is alive and well. Thank you
