United States President Donald Trump's second term in the White House has been marred with assassination attempts, with the latest alleged one on Saturday at the White House correspondents' dinner.
The shooting incident became fodder for conspiracy theories and misinformation on social media, with many users claiming that the alleged assassination attempt was staged for political gains.
However, no evidence supports the claim that the White House press dinner was staged.
The suspect behind Saturday's shooting, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, was charged with attempting to assassinate the US President and could face a life sentence if convicted.
The White House blamed the shooting on what it called a 'left-wing cult of hatred', while conspiracy theories also included assertions such as the suspect having links with the Israeli military.
Researchers have noted that the spread of conspiracy theories is not limited to left-wing users, with some MAGA influencers also believing that the 2024 assassination attempt at Trump's Pennsylvania campaign rally was staged.
