The Dangerous Spread of Graphic Content After Texas Shooting.

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Social media posts by the man who killed eight people at a mall in Texas show he was deep into neo-Nazi and far-right imagery and propaganda. But some activists have tried to cast doubt on the authenticity of the posts, claiming - without evidence - that the material is somehow part of a "psychological operation" or that the social media account is "fake". The doubts have spread to millions via Elon Musk and others with popular Twitter accounts. Despite the clear evidence, several activists and internet personalities have attempted to cast doubt on the authenticity of the material.
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