Press dinner shooting conspiracy theories spread in era of fractured politics

Donald Trump delivers remarks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington DC, on 23 April 2026. Photograph: Will Oliver/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenDonald Trump delivers remarks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington DC, on 23 April 2026. Photograph: Will Oliver/ShutterstockWhite House correspondents' dinner shootingPress dinner shooting conspiracy theories spread in era of fractured politicsNeither political party is immune to conspiracies in a time of intense distrust in government and media, experts say Rachel LeingangTue 28 Apr 2026 08.04 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 08.46 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAfter an armed man attempted to breach the ballroom where Donald Trump was set to speak to White House…

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