

Conspiracies followed Trump’s assassination attempt. Russia took note.
Jul 19, 2024
Emerson Brooking, Director of Strategy at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab, discusses how Russian propaganda capitalized on conspiracy theories following Trump's assassination attempt. They explore the rapid spread of misinformation online, the opportunistic nature of foreign interference in US politics, and the challenges of distinguishing Russian intentions in the digital realm.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Analyzing Misinformation and Conspiracy Theories Post-Assassination Attempt
02:28 • 3min
Analysis of Foreign Interference in US Politics and Timing of Influence Campaigns
05:20 • 3min
Russian Propaganda and Conspiracy Theories Post Assassination Attempt in the US
08:00 • 5min
Speculation and Strategic Responses to a Political Incident
12:45 • 3min