Trump Assassination Attempt Fuels Social Media Conspiracy Theories | Pivot

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the rampant spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on social media, following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. They dig into Elon Musk's role in shaping the narrative, and some of the frightening idolatry getting shared. #pivot #podcast #donaldtrump

Kara SwisherhostScott Gallowayhost

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EPISODE INFO

Released: July 16, 2024
Duration: 5m
Channel: Pivot
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the rampant spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories on social media, following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. They dig into Elon Musk's role in shaping the narrative, and some of the frightening idolatry getting shared. #pivot #podcast #donaldtrump

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Kara Swisher
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Scott Galloway
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, Trump Assassination Attempt Fuels Social Media Conspiracy Theories | Pivot explores trump Shooting Sparks Conspiracies, Cult Politics, And Democratic Panic The hosts discuss how the Trump assassination attempt immediately triggered a wave of online conspiracies and misinformation, particularly on X, amplified by Elon Musk and other tech figures. They criticize scapegoating the Secret Service and diversity initiatives instead of confronting deeper societal issues like alienated young men with access to high-powered weapons. The conversation also examines the quasi-religious devotion some Trump supporters display, framing him as a “chosen one,” and how that imagery, especially the bloodied-fist photo, may politically benefit Trump. They end with a stark warning that unless Democrats dramatically change course—potentially with a new nominee—the political narrative is shifting decisively in Trump’s favor.

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