Online conspiracy theories spiked after a gunman allegedly attempted to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday.
Alleged Trump assassination plot: Analysis shows 1 in 5 left-wing posts cry hoax, admin shreds ‘moron’ claims
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Fri 13:30 - The Hill
Trump lived by the conspiracy theory — now he pays the price
Sun 10:30 - National Review
Newsom’s $19 Million Ad Campaign Can’t Polish California’s Image
Mon 00:00 - Fox News
MS NOW hosts call out 'disturbing' left-wing theories that WHCD shooting was a 'false flag'
Mon 15:36 - France 24
‘Staged’: Conspiracy theories spread online after thwarted shooting at White House press gala
Mon 20:01 - France 24
‘Staged’: Conspiracy theories surge after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Mon 20:38 - NPR
More on the political left are embracing conspiracy theories
Tue 12:00 - The Hill
Madness: Claims the shooting was staged expose a conspiracy theory crisis