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It’s primetime for conspiracy theorist video creators
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After the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, TikTok and YouTube creators see an opportunity.
Key facts
- There is still much they do not know about Cole Allen, the 31-year-old suspected shooter who allegedly traveled from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, ahead of the WCHD and was staying in the same Hilton
- All of this is similar to what happened in 2024 when Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt while campaigning for the presidency
- After the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, TikTok and YouTube creators see an opportunity
- Most of the videos make a big deal out of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying that there would be “some shots fired” at the dinner — a common phrase that means poignant criticisms
Summary
In the days since this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was cut short when shots were fired at the event, there has been a boom of conspiracy theory videos created by people who insist that the entire situation was a false flag operation. There is still much they do not know about Cole Allen, the 31-year-old suspected shooter who allegedly traveled from Los Angeles to Washington, DC, ahead of the WCHD and was staying in the same Hilton where the event was held. Many of these videos are shot in people’s cars — a recurring trope for influencers recording themselves eating or doing makeup tutorials. Some creators opt for a more professional vibe with setups meant to resemble broadcast news desks.