SocietyHow 9/11 conspiracy theories moved into mainstream American politics

Social media and declining trust in government and traditional media have helped 9/11 conspiracy theories reach wider audiences. The article says such theories have shifted from the political fringes into the mainstream, where far-right politicians exploit grievances, while the discredited claims about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq further deepened distrust.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-11 05:30Original