The Global Disinformation Index’s Post

In the wake of last month's shocking assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, disinformation narratives exploded online. Users on both the left and right of the political spectrum spread conspiracy theories, sowed doubt and tried to cast blame on rivals. Foreign actors, meanwhile, seized the opportunity to further inflame tensions within the US. It's too early to tell what impact, if any, these narratives will have on the upcoming elections, but one thing is clear: the risk of escalating political violence in the US is real, and disinformation is fanning the flames. Read our latest blog for a full breakdown of these narratives: https://lnkd.in/eruNEZJB #USelections #2024elections #butler #butlerpennsylvania #politicalviolence #trump #donaldtrump #presidenttrump #2024campaign #americanelections #campaignrally #butlerattack #elections #assassinationattempt #US2024 #UScivicintegrity #conspiracytheories #disinformation #USdisinformation

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