In a disturbing turn of events, MAGA supporters on X—formerly known as Twitter— have begun circulating a wild conspiracy theory suggesting that the recent school shooting in Winder, Georgia, was orchestrated by Democrats to bolster Vice President Kamala Harris’s chances in the 2024 election.
The unfounded speculation gained traction after prominent Trump ally Laura Loomer took to X to question the timing of the tragedy. Loomer wrote, “Have you noticed there’s always a school shooting in a swing state or caucus state right before an election? Every election year. Like clockwork. Just making an observation.”
Her provocative statement quickly sparked a flood of similar sentiments among her followers. Many echoed her conspiracy theories with comments alleging that such incidents are strategically planned by the FBI or CIA to benefit Democrats.
One user supported Loomer’s claims, stating, “We are all thinking it, Laura. Democrats do this every election.” Another suggested, “It’s almost like the FBI and CIA are behind these things?”
Some MAGA supporters even connected the theory to past figures, with one asserting, “Alex Jones called this too,” while others accused Democrats of using violence as a political tool.
“They always pick some poor kid with no dad and voilá the flag is set and the narrative is on. So sad the lengths they will go to,” one user wrote.
“There is no shortage of crazy people out there to commit these acts, which always mysteriously help the Democrats during election seasons,” another user claimed.
However, this conspiracy theory has drawn sharp criticism from others who label them as absurd and harmful.
Critics have condemned the spread of such misinformation, with responses like, “My god, just shut up! America doesn’t need your conspiracy theories! WE don’t want to hear from insane people like you!” Another critic questioned, “Has anyone noticed that the craziest/weirdest people out there usually vote for Trump?”
Despite the backlash, the conspiracy theory continues to gain traction among some corners of the far-right social media sphere. This latest development highlights the ongoing challenge of combating misinformation and conspiracy theories that pervade the digital landscape, particularly in the heated atmosphere leading up to the 2024 elections.
As school shootings remain an epidemic in the United States, with debates over gun control and responses from political figures remaining highly polarized, it is crucial for public discourse to be rooted in facts and respectful dialogue, rather than unfounded accusations and conspiracy-driven narratives.
Sadly, X has become a breeding ground for pro-Trump propaganda, Russian misinformation, and the spread of bizarre conspiracy theories. As Election Day approaches, the dissemination of such disturbing content is expected to intensify.
Check some of the reactions below:
You are one sick sick sick sick sick sick soul.
— Norman Chad (@NormanChad) September 4, 2024
This is the only shooting that is fake, just caused so that trump could win a little support but nobody cared! hahahahahahaahahah pic.twitter.com/PGIZh4xdlG
— K (@ARESK911) September 4, 2024
Has anyone noticed that the craziest/weirdest people out there usually vote for Trump?
— A. Mando, The Tarantulaw Hawk (@AMandoSch) September 4, 2024
