‘I’m just pregnant you weirdos’: Woman at center of wild Trump conspiracy theory responds

A bizarre conspiracy theory has taken the internet by storm, but the woman caught in the middle of the viral frenzy is setting the record straight. Jayme Leagh Franklin, a former Trump White House official, has officially shut down claims that she acted as some sort of remote-control operator during a recent presidential event.

The Viral Theory

The speculation began this past Monday when Donald Trump appeared to be dozing off while signing an executive order regarding childhood vaccination schedules. Cameras showed Franklin, who currently serves as CEO of an online culture and lifestyle publication, standing directly behind the president with her hand resting on her stomach. Shortly after she touched her midsection, the president opened his eyes.

X user Tim Branigan quickly posted a tongue-in-cheek theory suggesting Franklin was equipped with a belly-mounted button used to rouse the president from his slumber. The internet promptly dubbed her 'The Zapper,' and the post exploded, racking up nearly 28 million views and over 117,000 likes.

Setting the Record Straight

The viral narrative did not go ignored for long. Franklin took to X to clarify the situation and address the internet's wild imagination directly. In a blunt response, Franklin wrote, "I’m just pregnant you weirdos," complete with a pair of crying emojis, effectively putting an end to the 'Zapper' rumors as reported by 205focus.com.