Event Brief
Conspiracy theories spread after White House gala shooting
Filed: Apr 27, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: Online conspiracy theories claimed the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting attempt was staged.
WHO: Online conspiracy theorists
WHAT: Spread claims that the thwarted White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting was staged
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 11:36 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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