Another Assassination Attempt, More Fertilizer for Conspiracy Theories
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner became the site of a third failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, prompting fear among attendees including Rep. Jamie Raskin, who later criticized media attempts to equate Democratic rhetoric with Trump's incendiary language. Raskin discussed his ongoing investigations into Jared Kushner and warrantless surveillance, while journalist Mike Rothschild analyzed the rapid spread of conspiracy theories claiming the attack was staged. The incident underscores growing public distrust in official narratives and the proliferation of political conspiracy theories in digital spaces.
- ▪The White House Correspondents’ Dinner was the site of a third failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
- ▪Rep. Jamie Raskin compared the atmosphere at the event to the January 6 Capitol riot, describing widespread fear of an armed attacker.
- ▪CNN’s Dana Bash questioned Raskin about Democratic 'heated rhetoric' following the assassination attempt, drawing criticism from Raskin.
- ▪Journalist Mike Rothschild discussed how conspiracy theories emerged immediately, fueled by public distrust in official accounts.
- ▪Rothschild, author of books on QAnon and conspiracy theories, joined The Intercept Briefing to analyze false narratives around the assassination attempts and other viral conspiracies.
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Another Assassination Attempt, More Fertilizer for Conspiracy Theories Rep. Jamie Raskin responds to his Dana Bash interview, plus journalist Mike Rothschild on the world of political conspiracies. The Intercept Briefing May 1 2026, 6:00 a.m. Share Copy link Share on Facebook Share on Bluesky Share on X Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images The White House Correspondents’ Dinner last weekend became the site of the third failed attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump. “I remember the feeling was very similar to when it was clear that the House had been invaded on January 6, 2021,” Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who was in attendance, tells The Intercept Briefing.
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