WHCD attack sparks conspiracy chatter as reporters chase facts

After a gunman attempted to storm the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, social media spiraled with conspiracy theories that the attack was staged, while journalists on-site worked to establish facts and White House aides urged getting the truth out quickly; commentators linked the event to a broader distrust in government, noting past incidents like the 2024 Thomas Crooks case (DOJ said the shooter acted alone) and prompting questions from some media and political figures about official narratives.