Trump shooting conspiracy theories

Former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where a 20-year-old gunman opened fire, hitting Trump in the ear and resulting in one fatality and two critical injuries. Following the incident, conspiracy theories emerged on social media suggesting the shooting was staged for PR purposes, with unverified claims of potential political motivations and orchestrated sympathy. The event has sparked political reverberations with Republicans rallying support for Trump ahead of the Republican convention, while Democrats have condemned the violence and acknowledged the challenges this poses for their political stance. The incident reignites discussions on presidential security and the increasingly polarized political climate where attributing violence to political adversaries has become more common, eroding traditional bipartisan norms.