27.04.2026 10:25
Following the armed attack at a dinner attended by US President Donald Trump, claims surfaced on social media that the incident was "fabricated." In shared footage, it was alleged that a person raised a card and that Melania Trump's reaction was "exaggerated." However, authorities stated that the attack was real and the suspect was apprehended with weapons.
Following the armed attack at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, striking claims emerged on social media. Some users suggested the incident "may have been staged," sparking debate over shared footage.
CLAIMS BASED ON FOOTAGE
In videos circulating on social media, a person was alleged to have raised a card-like object just before Trump was escorted out of the hall. This action was claimed to be a possible "signal," and the footage quickly became a trending topic.
MELANIA'S REACTION ALSO IN SPOTLIGHT
Melania Trump's facial expression in the same footage also became a subject of debate. Some users argued that Melania's reaction was "exaggerated," further strengthening the claims.
NO OFFICIAL STATEMENT
Authorities have not yet responded to the claims that the incident was staged, while security units announced that the attack was a genuine threat and that the assailant was apprehended with weapons.
EXPERTS WARN
Experts warned that sharing such rapidly spreading claims on social media without verification could lead to disinformation. They noted that the footage could be taken out of context and assigned different meanings.
INVESTIGATION ONGOING
An official investigation into the incident continues, examining the background of the attack and the assailant's motivation.