6. Mass Shootings and “False Flag” Claims
Mass shootings, including the heartbreaking 2012 Sandy Hook tragedy, have been targeted by conspiracy theories. Radio host Alex Jones infamously claimed the attack was staged, calling grieving parents “actors.” He later faced massive lawsuits for spreading lies. Still, the idea of shootings being “false flag” events orchestrated by a so-called deep state resurfaces after nearly every major tragedy, fueling mistrust and misinformation online.
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