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How the Rumor Started

Like many modern internet rumors, the claim appeared suddenly.

A handful of social media posts began circulating with dramatic headlines suggesting that former President Donald Trump had once again become the target of a shooting incident.

Some posts included phrases such as:

• “Trump shot again!”
• “Breaking emergency in Washington!”
• “Chaos in D.C.!”
• “Secret Service responds!”

The language was designed to create urgency.