Social media feeds are currently flooded with AI-generated images claiming that the long-running Fox animated series, The Simpsons, predicted the death of Donald Trump on March 14, 2026. These viral posts, which have gained millions of views on platforms like TikTok and X, frequently feature a doctored image of a cartoon Trump lying in a coffin. However, there is zero truth to the rumor.

Reputable fact-checkers from Hindustan Times and IBTimes UK have officially debunked the story, confirming that no such scene exists in any of the show's 35 seasons. The images used in the viral posts were either created using artificial intelligence or heavily edited to mimic the signature art style of series creator Matt Groening. There is no "lost episode" or deleted scene containing this prediction, and the show's producers have never released such content.

This isn't the first time the show has been used for internet hoaxes. While The Simpsons is famous for its uncanny "predictions"—such as the 2017 acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney—bad actors often use its reputation to spread misinformation. In this case, the specific date of March 14, 2026, was entirely fabricated to spark engagement and drive traffic to social media accounts using the show’s likeness without permission.