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Misinformation and conspiracy theories around Trump shooting

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 2024July 31, 202404 mins

Assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump unleashed a firehose of contradictory misinformation Barely minutes after the shots had rung out, the assassination attempt on former US president Donald Trump unleashed a firehose of contradictory conspiracy theories that highlight a highly polarised political landscape ahead of elections in November. The 78-year-old was rushed off stage with…

Difference between fake news and mis/disinformation

4 quick things about misinformation

FACTCHECK 360July 31, 202425 mins

Misinformation is false information that is spread by people who think it’s true. This is different from ‘fake news’ and disinformation. Fake news refers to websites that share mis or disinformation. This might be via satire sites like The Onion, but it also refers to those pretending to be trustworthy news sources. Sometimes, people use…