“The apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024, was “staged.”
Social media posts
in a post. Claim dated 15 Sep 2024.
PolitiFact rated thisPants on Fire
What PolitiFact found
There is no evidence to support this. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. The suspect has been arrested and charged with federal gun crimes.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 15 September 2024. PolitiFact (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 18 September 2024, 3 days later. Its rating was “Pants on Fire”.
Where the claim appeared
- Post on Xhttps://x.com/acnewsitics/status/1835422056399159585
- Post on Xhttps://x.com/4HumanUnity/status/1835423754882850897
- Post on Xhttps://x.com/1966Jla/status/1835436380190916664
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