One other assassination try on Donald Trump reveals distrust within the media and conspiracy theories fill the hole.
An assassination try on the White Home correspondents’ dinner underscored the spectacle, chaos and violence which have outlined Donald Trump’s second presidency.
As journalists rushed to report what had occurred, a parallel narrative of conspiracy was already taking form on-line. Conspiracy theories get much more forex than they advantage – and they’re a by-product of an info panorama that has been muddied by Trump.
Contributors:
John Nichols – Government editor, The Nation
Niall Stanage – White Home columnist, The Hill
Amber Duke – Editor-in-chief, Day by day Caller
Suzanne Kianpour – Cohost, World Energy Shifts podcast
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Israel’s info battle on Lebanon
All through two years of battle, Israeli forces have used drones, AI-powered focusing on and the infiltration of Lebanese communications gadgets and the networks they depend on – to manage the inhabitants, unfold terror and kill folks. And it has escalated its info battle, utilizing every kind of propaganda to deepen concern and divisions inside Lebanese society. We communicate to Justin Salhani concerning the ways Israel is utilizing in Lebanon.
That includes:
Justin Salhani – Senior producer, Al Jazeera Digital
Printed On 2 Might 2026