Misinformation and conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump assassination attempt

Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.

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National5 articles from 5 sources across the spectrum· Updated 805d ago

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  1. Jul 15, 2024Misinformation and conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump assassination attempt
  2. Jul 16, 2024Conspiracy theories on the Trump assassination attempt are spreading like wildfire – on both sides of politics

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Last development · Jul 16, 2024 — Conspiracy theories on the Trump assassination attempt are spreading like wildfire – on both sides of politics

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Left

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Media Matters for AmericaLeft· 805d ago

Right-wing media and social media users spread conspiracy theories about the Trump rally shooting

VoxLeft· 806d ago

The Trump assassination attempt was a window into America’s fractured reality

CNNLean Left· 806d ago

Conspiracy theories spread wildly after the first assassination attempt on a US president in the social media age

Center

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CBS NewsCenter· 805d ago

Misinformation and conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump assassination attempt

The Conversation USCenter· 805d ago

Conspiracy theories on the Trump assassination attempt are spreading like wildfire – on both sides of politics

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