United States: Is the use of conspiracy theories turning against Donald Trump?

In July 13, 2024, Donald Trump stood on a stage in Butler, a small town in Pennsylvania. Behind and in front of him, a crowd of supporters gathered. The former businessman was campaigning for the upcoming American presidential election in November 2025. Suddenly, a shot rang out: a bullet grazed Donald Trump, injuring him in the ear. A firefighter who came to listen to the Republican was killed, and two men were injured.

The candidate was immediately taken to safety by agents of the United States Secret Service, responsible for protecting dignitaries. As he prepared to leave the stage, Donald Trump, defiant and surrounded by these agents, raised his head and fist. An image that would become a strong symbol for his supporters.

In November 2025, the FBI director appointed by Donald Trump revealed the findings of his agency’s investigation: the shooter, a 20-year-old American named Thomas Matthew Crooks, acted alone. He was killed during the meeting.

“Why this cover-up?”

Those conclusions are now being challenged by some within the president’s own camp. On the social network X, some users talk about a “set-up” or a “fake” assassination attempt, sometimes with the help of artificially created montages. These accusations are not new, as they had appeared just hours after the shooter’s act. In 2024, during the presidential election campaign, they were mainly due to (…) Continue reading on 20minutes

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