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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Intro

00:00 • 1min

Aftermath of Assassination Attempt on Trump

01:29 • 6min

Political Polarization and Language of Violence in U.S. Politics

07:55 • 2min

Discussion on Social Media Behavior, Foreign Meddling, and Conspiracy Theories

09:32 • 3min

Reflections on Election Disinformation and Democracy

12:45 • 3min