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‘Staged’: Conspiracy theories spread online after thwarted shooting at White House press gala

France 24 · Apr 27, 2026, 3:36 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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In the aftermath of a White House Correspondents’ Dinner that was cut short on Saturday when a gunman rushed past security, conspiracy theories spread online claiming the attempt was staged in response to US President Donald Trump’s poll numbers.

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‘Staged’: Conspiracy theories spread online after thwarted shooting at White House press gala

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