Trump’s Assassination Attempt: Disinformation and Fake News
Following the assassination attempt, fake profiles spread the narrative that the shooting was staged.
Cyabra has uncovered a massive influence of fake profiles on X, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, spreading a false narrative that has been seen by hundreds of millions of accounts in the hours following the President Trump assassination attempt.
The primary false narrative being spread by fake accounts on social media involved claims that Trump planned the shooting to gather votes before the elections.
#National Security
Fill up the form below and receive the full report directly to your inbox
Related reports
How Inauthentic Networks Fueled Indonesia’s Unrest
September 3, 2025
Findings from Cyabra uncover widespread fake profiles manipulating discourse and fueling polarization during Indonesia’s protests.
The Digital Battlefield: Venezuela, the U.S., and the Fight for Narrative Power
September 7, 2025
Cyabra uncovered coordinated fake campaigns infiltrating Venezuela–U.S. conversations, blurring truth and driving geopolitical influence.
How Bots Are Shaping The Trade Discourse
February 16, 2025
Following the recent trade controversy — the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Trump — Cyabra analyzed social media activity on X to assess how fake...
