Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Conspiracy theories are running wild on social media following the assassination attempt on US President Donald Trump, with many questioning if the event was staged. But what drives these theories, who creates them, and do young Aussies believe them? We find out.

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