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Gunfire outside White House dinner sparks claim Trump staged it with no evidence
International
Published on 28 April 2026
Millions saw the theory spread after rushed evacuation
Gunfire outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner triggered evacuations and sent a viral conspiracy question across social media: whether Donald Trump staged an assassination attempt. Despite the rapid online spread and millions of views, fact-checkers say there’s no evidence supporting the claim. Experts point to political tensions, war anxieties, and platform incentives that help misinformation travel fast.
- Gunfire led to evacuation during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
- A conspiracy claim about Trump being involved went viral quickly
- Fact-checkers found no evidence the attack was staged
- Online monetization and polarization help such stories spread
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