EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
False viral claims alleging a new shooting of Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. have sparked widespread panic before quickly collapsing under scrutiny.
False viral claims alleging a new shooting of Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. have sparked widespread panic before quickly collapsing under scrutiny.
False claims that former President Donald Trump had been “shot again” in Washington, D.C., spread rapidly across social media, sparking panic, speculation, and sharply partisan reactions. The language was urgent and detailed enough to resemble breaking news. Within hours, however, the story collapsed under scrutiny.