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Surge in 'False Flag' Theories Amid Epstein Case

7/22/2025

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As President Trump navigates the Epstein case, conspiracy theorists are ramping up claims of "false flags," diverting attention from pressing matters. A striking 1100% surge in "false flag" mentions on X over five years, as revealed by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, underscores the alarming rise of conspiracy theories in our digital landscape.

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As President Trump navigates the Epstein case, conspiracy theorists are ramping up claims of "false flags," diverting attention from pressing matters. A striking 1100% surge in "false flag" mentions on X over five years, as revealed by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, underscores the alarming rise of conspiracy theories in our digital landscape.