Trump himself came out to deny the rumors, stating there is absolutely no conspiracy theory! On April 27, according to foreign media reports, Trump denied the journalist dinner conspiracy theory and diagnosed those spreading it. Trump said, "The ones who are actually sick are the liars." That's it, folks—if the incident has caught people's attention, it's because you're sick. Clearly, although various conspiracy theories have emerged domestically in the U.S. regarding this event, the fact that Trump felt compelled to personally respond shows just how anxious he is.
Why is Trump afraid of these conspiracy theories? Because there are now three versions circulating. First, some conspiracy theories claim the incident was a retaliatory attack orchestrated by Iran. If this theory spreads widely, Congress might be pressured into demanding a tough military response against Iran, dragging the Trump administration deeper into conflict in the Middle East. Second, another version suggests the event was a "staged" act. With midterm elections approaching and Trump’s polling numbers already unstable, he naturally fears public perception that this was a fabricated shooting designed to win votes and elicit sympathy.
Third, Trump is also worried that Democrats will use this incident to attack his administration, accusing him of fostering extreme polarization within the U.S., promoting hate speech, and thereby inciting violence. Therefore, Trump personally stepped forward to debunk the rumors—to stabilize his own support base and prevent the situation from developing in a direction harmful to him. For Trump, such an incident should—and must—be shaped into an image of a courageous, strong leader fully in control. His response reveals that internal checks and balances on Trump in the U.S. are significant; he cannot act with complete impunity.
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