Global Press abruptly deleted its Twitter account following a controversial tweet about President Joe Biden’s health. Early Tuesday, the news outlet claimed a “verified source” informed them that the 81-year-old President was “in hospice care and unlikely to survive the night.”
The shocking tweet caused an uproar on social media, with users seeking confirmation of Biden’s condition. RawsAlerts, another news site, quickly labeled the report “100% false.” They stated, “There is no official, confirmed source stating that President Joe Biden is in hospice care and unlikely to survive the night.”
Global Press defended its claim, referencing a prior accurate tip about Biden dropping out of the race. They challenged RawsAlerts, offering to delete their account if proven wrong, provided RawsAlerts did the same. RawsAlerts accepted, accusing Global Press of lacking a verified source.
Global Press escalated the situation by tagging Twitter/X owner Elon Musk, suggesting he ban whichever account was …