All articles tagged with #conspiracy theory
Lara Trump said on her Right View show that the viral claim Barron Trump is a time traveler is crazy; she has known him for 18 years and argues there is no credible evidence to support the theory, even as online videos about it rack up views.
A conspiracy theory linking the disappearance and deaths of several US scientists involved in space, defense, and nuclear work to UFOs has moved from online spaces into right-wing media and even Congress, prompting inquiries and White House attention. Experts say the spread reflects broader disinformation dynamics and media clickbait, not an actual hidden plot, as the facts remain unclear and investigations continue.
The Department of Homeland Security is evaluating allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired a Brazilian nanny without lawful work authorization, a claim surfacing as he faces sexual-misconduct accusations and a separate Manhattan DA investigation; the claim is based on a 68-page immigration complaint by conservative filmmaker Joel Gilbert, whose work on Obama conspiracy theories is noted, and it has prompted bipartisan talk of potential sanctions and further scrutiny.
Trump shared a meme on Truth Social depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, tied to a video promoting a 2020 voting-machine conspiracy; the White House defended the post as fake outrage, while Republicans including Sen. Tim Scott and Rep. Mike Lawler condemned it and Democrats like Hakeem Jeffries and Raja Krishnamoorthi called for denouncement. The NAACP criticized the move, marking it as a charged political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections.
A new Bollywood film, The Taj Story, promotes the long-standing claim that the Taj Mahal was originally a Hindu structure rather than a Mughal tomb, reviving debunked theories and stoking sectarian tensions. Critics say the movie rehashes fringe ideas, blurs fact and fiction, and serves nationalist narratives. The piece traces origins to P. N. Oak, notes repeated court dismissals of the claims, and highlights how the controversy has entered mainstream discourse online, even as historians and the Archaeological Survey of India push back.
OutKick investigates a viral claim that the NFL’s official X account posted a 2025 season graphic predicting the Seahawks vs. Patriots in SB LX. While fans highlighted player placements like Saquon Barkley near the front, the piece argues it’s likely a coincidence—several teams mentioned in the graphic didn’t reach the playoffs, the Jaguars were eliminated, and the NFL denies any scripted matchup—framing the controversy as entertainment, not evidence of a fixed outcome.
The San Francisco 49ers say they are broadening their injury investigation to consider every possible factor, including a viral EMF/substation theory linked to player injuries. While the theory has been debunked, GM John Lynch insists the team will examine all possibilities and review injury prevention strategies after a season with several key players sidelined.
Kim Kardashian revealed on The Kardashians that she believes the moon landing in 1969 was faked, citing various conspiracy theories and videos as her evidence, and expressed her interest in sharing these ideas with co-star Sarah Paulson.
Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, is a surreal and accessible film centered on a conspiracy theory involving aliens, featuring compelling performances by Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Aidan Delbis, blending humor, tension, and twists to create a memorable cinematic experience.
The Netflix documentary 'The Truth About Jussie Smollett?' explores the actor's 2019 hate crime incident, suggesting a possible conspiracy and framing it as more complex than a straightforward hoax, but ultimately presents a biased and irresponsible narrative that questions the police and victim's accounts without solid evidence.
Late night hosts mock President Trump's unfounded conspiracy theory that Joe Biden was replaced by a robot clone, with comedians like Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel ridiculing the absurdity and highlighting the bizarre nature of the claims.
President Trump reposted a false conspiracy theory claiming that former President Biden was executed in 2020 and replaced by a robotic clone, continuing his pattern of sharing baseless claims online.
Douglas Orr, the Democrat mayor of Aberdeen, Washington, has sparked controversy by suggesting that former President Donald Trump staged an assassination attempt at a rally, which resulted in a bystander's death. Orr, who has no proof for his claims, posited that Trump may have cut his own ear to gain sympathy votes, drawing parallels to tactics used in professional wrestling. His comments have led to a petition for his removal from office, while the FBI continues to investigate the incident as a potential act of domestic terrorism.
Aberdeen Mayor Douglas Orr suggested that the assassination attempt on Donald Trump might have been staged, citing Trump's history of deceit and his own experiences with staged wrestling injuries. Orr's comments, made on Facebook, were later deleted due to backlash. He emphasized that his opinion was based on a gut feeling and called for independent doctors to review Trump's injury. Orr also claimed that some criticism against him stems from his sexual orientation.
A 37-year-old man, identified as Max Azzarello, set himself on fire near the New York City courthouse where former President Donald Trump is on trial. Azzarello, described as a "conspiracy theorist," doused himself with an accelerant, possibly an alcohol-based cleaning solution, and lit himself on fire. He was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, while several police officers sustained minor injuries. Azzarello, who had been seen in the park for several days, left pamphlets with conspiracy theories before the incident. The NYPD is investigating his movements and reviewing his online presence.