Viral claims alleging former U.S. President Donald Trump was shot again in Washington, D.C., are completely false, according to federal authorities and major news organizations today.
No credible law enforcement agency, Secret Service statement, or hospital report has confirmed any new attack. The alarming rumors originated entirely from unverified social media accounts.
The false reports appear to stem from recycled footage and misleading captions. Experts emphasize the importance of separating these online rumors from real past security incidents.