After Graham’s death and McConnell’s absence, conspiracy theories abound
A collision of online conspiracy theories came for two of the most powerful Republicans in the Senate in recent daysIt was Russia. Or maybe it was a Covid-19 booster.
Reported by 3 outlets — The Guardian US, WIRED, Seattle Times. See all sources ↓
A collision of online conspiracy theories came for two of the most powerful Republicans in the Senate in recent daysIt was Russia. Or maybe it was a Covid-19 booster. What about the Clintons?After US senator Lindsey Graham died suddenly over the weekend from what a preliminary medical examiner report said was an aortic dissection, conspiracy theories spread quickly claiming – without evidence – that any number of foreign adversaries or other frequent conspiracy subjects might have orchestrated the Republican’s death.
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- A collision of online conspiracy theories came for two of the most powerful Republicans in the Senate in recent daysIt was Russia. Or maybe it was a Covid-19 booster.
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After Graham’s death and McConnell’s absence, conspiracy theories abound
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WIRED
Seattle Times