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Fox News Poll: 30% think recent Trump assassination attempt was staged

Fox News·5/20/2026, 10:00:05 PM
Fox News Poll: 30% think recent Trump assassination attempt was staged

Poll reveals deep partisan divide on whether the April 25 assassination attempt against President Trump was real, with 30% of voters calling it staged.

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SHOCKING POLL REVEALS DEEP DIVISION AFTER TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT!

A staggering number of Americans doubt the authenticity of the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, revealing a terrifying fracture in our nation's perception of reality!

PRESIDENT TARGETED: WAS IT REAL OR FAKE?

According to a new Fox News poll, an astonishing 30% of voters believe the shooting during the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was staged. That means nearly one-third of Americans, including 13% who are convinced it was "definitely" faked, are questioning if the violence they saw was even real!

While a majority of 52% still believe the attack was genuine, with 31% absolutely certain, the sheer volume of doubt is chilling. A significant 18% remain completely unsure if the event was real or fabricated.

THE PARTISAN CHASM WIDENS!

The divide is stark and unforgiving: almost half of Democrats (49%) and those who supported Kamala Harris think the shooting was staged. Contrast this with a mere 10% of Republicans who share that skepticism!

Conversely, an overwhelming 79% of Republicans and 77% of Trump voters in 2024 are convinced the attack was real. The hardcore MAGA supporters are even more certain at 87%!

YOUNGER GENERATIONS DROWNING IN CYNICISM!

A disturbing trend emerges among younger voters, who are nearly twice as likely as seniors to believe the fabricated narrative. Particularly among Republicans under 45, a troubling 22% think the shooting was staged, a drastic increase compared to older Republicans.

Pollsters warn that this pervasive disbelief, fueled by political cynicism, is not just about this one event. It signals a dangerous erosion of trust that threatens our ability to address critical national problems.

FAITH LENS

In a world where truth is increasingly under assault, we are called to stand firm in what we know to be real, guided by the unwavering light of God's Word. Let us pray for clarity, discernment, and a return to foundational truths in our society, remembering that "The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." (Proverbs 12:22)

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