How 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Social media and distrust of government has helped disinformation reach increasingly large audiences.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 05:30:05 UTC.

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