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NewsGuard Finds 14 False Oct. 7 Hamas Narratives Reached 22M

9/9/2026

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NewsGuard identified 14 false narratives about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, reaching 22 million views.
During the first week, 250 X posts promoting ten narratives amassed over 100 million views.
Researchers say the 9/11 “Truth” movement fostered instant conspiracies, enabling Oct. 7 myths within hours.
Tucker Carlson’s podcast featured former Rep. Curt Weldon repeating the debunked claim that Building 7 was a controlled demolition.

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NewsGuard identified 14 false narratives about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, reaching 22 million views.
During the first week, 250 X posts promoting ten narratives amassed over 100 million views.
Researchers say the 9/11 “Truth” movement fostered instant conspiracies, enabling Oct. 7 myths within hours.
Tucker Carlson’s podcast featured former Rep. Curt Weldon repeating the debunked claim that Building 7 was a controlled demolition.