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Viral social media posts falsely claimed that former President Donald Trump had been shot in Washington, D.C., but no credible evidence or official reporting supports the claim.
What Happened
Unverified social media accounts originated the rumor and amplified it through misleading captions, edited clips, and footage taken out of context. In several instances, unrelated videos were paired with dramatic descriptions suggesting a new attack had occurred.
This type of content is often designed to maximize engagement rather than provide accurate information. The false claims spread quickly before fact-checking could catch up.
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