‘Staged’: Conspiracy theories spread online after thwarted shooting at White House press gala
Summary
A gunman tried to attack President Donald Trump and other officials at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026, but was stopped by security. The suspect was arrested, and only a security guard was slightly injured. After the event, many people online spread false claims that the shooting was planned to help President Trump politically.Key Facts
- The attack happened at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C.
- The suspect, 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen, wanted to kill President Trump and other officials.
- President Trump was quickly removed from the stage by Secret Service agents.
- A security guard was lightly hurt when a bullet hit his bulletproof vest.
- This was the first time President Trump attended the event, which usually involves jokes about public figures.
- Many people online said the shooting was "staged" to help President Trump's low poll numbers.
- President Trump has faced several assassination attempts during his time in office.
- Some past incidents involving President Trump have also been questioned by conspiracy theorists and some of his former supporters.
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