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I knew it! Another failed, fake assassination attempt..... (Original Post) BigmanPigman 2 hrs ago OP
Its getting old and I think nobody cares anymore SSJVegeta 2 hrs ago #1
Is there actual evidence it is fake Disaffected 2 hrs ago #2
A non-clickbaity PBS article, if you're interested TheProle 2 hrs ago #4
Thanks, looks pretty non-fake to me. nt Disaffected 2 hrs ago #5
Some believe every one was fake MichMan 2 hrs ago #7
Yeah, I've noticed that too. Disaffected 2 hrs ago #9
I think this was Patel desperately trying to keep his job Fiendish Thingy 2 hrs ago #3
Just to show how much we need a "drone-proof" ballroom.... kentuck 2 hrs ago #6
Attempt and Plot are not synonyms nt sarisataka 2 hrs ago #8
Ok...my take purr-rat beauty 2 hrs ago #10
I couldn't care less if any of the attempts were JBTaurus83 1 hr ago #11

Disaffected

(6,668 posts)
2. Is there actual evidence it is fake
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 06:37 PM
2 hrs ago

rather than speculation plus Meidas Touch hype? It doesn't seem all that far-fetched.

Fiendish Thingy

(24,360 posts)
3. I think this was Patel desperately trying to keep his job
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 06:40 PM
2 hrs ago

I don’t think there was an actual plot, certainly not an airborne armed drone headed for the White House, unlike the previous attempts which were real. My guess is they picked up some chatter online and investigated.

You don’t have to believe every clickbait video you see…

kentuck

(115,912 posts)
6. Just to show how much we need a "drone-proof" ballroom....
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 06:50 PM
2 hrs ago

... that's the underlying theme.

purr-rat beauty

(1,563 posts)
10. Ok...my take
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 07:08 PM
2 hrs ago

I had a bad feeling this event would be a MIHOP or LIHOP event to bolster many agendas for trump (garner sympathy, boost ratings, the Ballroom, Martial Law, increase attacks on citizens and political opponents, etc. )

Even if this was real, it will be quietly welcomed, if this is faked it will set off another week of shrill shit making trump to look like he has beaten death again while marginalizing opposition even more.

Either way it's bullshit

No matter what...

JBTaurus83

(1,805 posts)
11. I couldn't care less if any of the attempts were
Tue Jun 16, 2026, 07:16 PM
1 hr ago

Real or fake. Whatever way it exits this realm will still be a wonderful day for me.

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