In the days since this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner was cut short when shots were fired at the event, there has been a boom of conspiracy theory videos created by people who insist that the entire situation was staged. Creators on TikTok and YouTube are seizing the moment, churning out content that claims the shooting was a "false flag" operation. These videos, often laden with speculative leaps and cherry-picked details, are racking up millions of views. The trend highlights how quickly misinformation can spread in the aftermath of a high-profile incident, as amateur sleuths and professional conspiracy peddlers alike capitalize on public confusion and fear.
Conspiracy Theorists Find a Goldmine in WHCD Shooting
Technology
April 29, 2026 · 1:00 AM