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Misinformation Swirls After Attempted Assassination

Misinformation Swirls After Attempted Assassination
July 19, 2024

Conspiracy theories and misinformation on social media began clouding coverage of the July 13 attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump almost immediately after it happened. We addressed several of those claims.

Misinformation Swirls About Trump Rally Shooter’s Identity

Misinformation Swirls About Trump Rally Shooter’s Identity
July 16, 2024

In the days following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, social media swirled with misinformation about the shooter. The 20-year-old gunman was a registered Republican and there is no evidence he had a criminal record, contrary to popular claims online.