Fact Check: Did People Magazine name Donald Trump as the sexiest man alive?
WASHINGTON, DC: Since Donald Trump became President of the United States for his second run, several rumors about the POTUS, including his person life, surfaced across social media platforms and most of them were debunked.
Recently, another rumor surfaced on social media platform X claiming that People Magazine named Donald Trump as the sexiest man alive. But is there any truth to this? Let us find out below.
Claim: People Magazine named Donald Trump as the sexiest man alive
X account @HoopsCrave came up with a post that read, "People Magazine names Donald Trump as the Sexiest Man Alive."
The viral post gathered more than 115,000 views and more than 280 users reshared the post at the time of filing this story.
Similarly, another X account posted, "People Magazine names Donald Trump as the sexiest man alive. Lol i’d post about it."
Interestingly, the POTUS has often commented on his own appearance and that of other men throughout his career, and often highlighted a preference for looking 'presidential' or 'handsome'.
Moreover, he has historically praised the looks of his allies and used such descriptions in his public rhetoric.
Fact Check: False, the post originated as a satire
The claims made in the online posts are false, as it is a satirical post, with no basis in reality. The Magazine's annual 'Sexiest Man Alive' feature has never named Donald Trump to the title in its 40-year history.
Most recently, actor Jonathan Bailey was officially named People's Sexiest Man Alive 2025. He appeared on the cover and discussed the 'huge honor' in interviews, and emphasized themes like progress for the LGBTQ+ community.
@HoopsCrave is a parody account that mimics @PopCrave, a real pop culture news source, but focuses its content with satirical twists. The post's replies also indicate users recognize it as a joke, and not factual reporting.
Interestingly, People Magazine's 'Sexiest Man Alive' started in 1985 with Mel Gibson and has honored figures like George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Dwayne Johnson.
Meanwhile, political leaders are not typical choices, and no evidence suggests a shift for Donald Trump. The viral post appears to be viral misinformation or bait for engagement, which is amplified by the post's timing amid Trump's political visibility.
Furthermore, no official announcements for the title have been made for 2026, as of February 11, 2026, and the magazine's selections are typically revealed in November of the year before.
