Claim: In the days following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, social media swirled with misinformation about the shooter. The 20-year-old gunman was a registered Republican and there is no evidence he had a criminal record, contrary to popular claims online.
Fact-check: Misinformation Swirls About Trump Rally Shooter's Identity - FactCheck.org
Verdict: in the days following an assassination attempt on former president donald trump, social media swirled with misinformation about the shooter. the 20-year-old gunman was a registered republican and there is no evidence he had a criminal record, contrary to popular claims online.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jessica Mcdonald
Date published: 2024-07-16T19:35:33