Trump Pushes False-Flag Theory About Omar Attack, With No Evidence
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After an attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis, Trump and other conservatives floated a false-flag theory that Omar staged the incident; reporting shows a real assault occurred, and the piece argues such rhetoric distorts events, deflects from accountability, and risks inciting violence.
- Did Ilhan Omar Stage Her Attack? Of Course Not. But Trump Thinks So. The Bulwark
- Man Accused of Squirting Ilhan Omar With Vinegar Is Charged With Assault The New York Times
- Trump, 79, Called Out for ‘Dementia’ After Shocking Smear The Daily Beast
- U.S. House Speaker not aligning with Trump’s narrative on Rep. Omar attack KTTC | Rochester, MN
- Justice department charges man accused of attacking Ilhan Omar at town hall The Guardian
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