Douglas Murray: Tech firms must crack down on mad conspiracy theories destroying society
Douglas Murray argues that social media platforms are amplifying dangerous conspiracy theories, such as claims that the attempted assassination of President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner was staged, which undermines public trust and democratic discourse. He emphasizes the implausibility of such conspiracies given the presence of a diverse and competitive media corps at the event. Murray calls on tech companies to prioritize truth over engagement and take responsibility for curbing the spread of disinformation.
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Douglas Murray Opinion Douglas Murray: Tech firms must crack down on mad conspiracy theories destroying society By Douglas Murray Published April 30, 2026, 8:19 p.m. ET Numerous people on social media have claimed the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner was "staged." AFP via Getty Images If you need more proof of how deranging our times have become just consider this. The number of times the word “staged” was used in the hours after the White House Correspondents Association dinner shooting last Saturday. This isn´t only a problem for social media companies. It is a problem for our democracy. And it is one we need to tackle.
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