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Right-wing media resort to unhinged conspiracy theories after Biden announces he will not seek reelection
Pro-Trump pundits and social media personalities suggest Biden’s decision was connected to the assassination attempt on Trump
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In reaction to President Joe Biden’s announcement that he will no longer seek reelection in the 2024 race and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, some of former president and current Republican nominee Donald Trump’s supporters posted unhinged conspiracy theories suggesting Biden’s decision was connected to the July 13 failed attempt on Trump’s life.