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As of May 17, 2026, there are no verified reports from any major news organization indicating that President Donald Trump has been shot in Washington, D.C., or anywhere else. Claims circulating on social media and YouTube with headlines like “20 minutes ago: Shock in D.C.: President Donald Trump shot AGAIN” are unfounded. These posts rely on sensational language, recycled footage, or outright fabrication to generate clicks and shares. No statements from the White House, Secret Service, or law enforcement support such allegations, and trusted outlets including AP, Reuters, BBC, The New York Times, and others are not reporting any new incident.
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