The Ballroom Truthers Have a Theory

After gunfire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, false claims spread online that the incident was staged.

Users and influencers pointed to clips, photos, and Trump’s White House ballroom plan as supposed evidence.

The rumors ranged from suggesting a setup to distract from the ballroom project to claims it was meant to benefit it.

The episode highlights how quickly misinformation can spread after violent incidents, especially in a highly politicized environment.