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How Trump’s rally shooting played out on social media
Jul 16, 2024
Cybersecurity expert Chris Krebs discusses tracking social media responses to Trump rally shooting, highlighting misinformation and conspiracy theories. The aftermath of the shooting saw diverse reactions online, including US lawmakers and Russian entities. The discussion also explores political polarization, language of violence in US politics, social media behavior, foreign meddling, conspiracy theories, and reflections on election disinformation and democracy.
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- Partisan misinformation and conspiracies flooded social media after the Trump rally shooting, highlighting the impact of false claims on various groups.
- The rise of political violence and threats in the current information ecosystem calls for enhanced security measures and addressing online polarization.
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