Following reports of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a recent rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, baseless conspiracy theories have surfaced, suggesting the incident may have been staged.
The attack also resulted in the tragic death of a rally attendee and left two others critically injured, with the shooter, identified as Thomas Matthew Crooks by the FBI, being neutralized by the Secret Service.
Shortly after the incident, social media flooded with claims that the event was orchestrated to manipulate public opinion in favor of Trump for the upcoming 2024 election. However, debunkers have pointed out the real casualties that occurred during the rally.
Various users on social media platforms like X criticized the incident, with some questioning the authenticity of Trump’s reaction to the attack, while others defended the former president’s actions.
Despite the outlandish claims of a staged event, the reality of the tragedy remains, underscoring the seriousness of the situation and the fatal consequences it brought.