Alleged Trump assassination plot: Analysis shows 1 in 5 left-wing posts cry hoax, admin shreds ‘moron’ claims
A Washington Post analysis found that one in five left-wing social media posts following the alleged assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner claimed the event was staged. The suspect, Cole Allen, faces federal charges including attempting to assassinate the president and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence. The incident has fueled political debate and widespread online conspiracy theories, with some prominent figures suggesting it was a hoax.
- ▪Cole Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, transporting a firearm across state lines, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence.
- ▪The attack occurred outside the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on April 25, 2026, with Trump and other top officials present.
- ▪A Washington Post analysis reported that 20% of early social media posts from left-wing influencers and politicians claimed the incident was a hoax or false flag.
- ▪Rep. Jasmine Crockett and filmmaker Morgan J. Freeman were among those who publicly questioned the authenticity of the attack.
- ▪President Trump shared a photo on social media showing law enforcement detaining the suspect immediately after the incident.
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Donald Trump Alleged Trump assassination plot: Analysis shows 1 in 5 left-wing posts cry hoax, admin shreds ‘moron’ claims Washington Post analysis says one in five liberal posts after incident made conspiratorial claims By Peter D'Abrosca Fox News Published April 29, 2026 6:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Conspiracy theories surge after WHCA dinner attack Fox News' John Roberts and Gillian Turner examine the proliferation of conspiracy theories after the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack on Saturday night. Justice correspondent David Spunt updates on Cole Allen's three federal charges, including firearm transportation and discharge of a firearm. The incident, deemed an attempted assassination by the U.S.
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