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Published July 15th, 2024, 08:56 pm

Almost immediately after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Bethel Park, Pa., on Saturday, speculations quickly spread online about the circumstances behind it. To discuss misinformation and why it thrives after significant events like this, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Barbara McQuade, and media strategist Matt Friedman join the show.
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How political polarization fueled misinformation in wake of Trump assassination attempt

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