How conspiracy theories about missing or dead scientists went from online forums to the White House
Speculation about links among US scientists who have died or disappeared has grown from online communities to the US government, with the FBI and Congress investigating possible connections. President Donald Trump said he hoped the cases were random but that the truth would be known in a week and a half.
Speculation about links among US scientists who have died or disappeared has grown from online communities to the US government. At least 12 scientists are involved, with cases dating back to June 2022. The FBI and Congress are investigating possible connections. President Donald Trump was asked about the cases at a press gathering on April 16 and said he hoped they were random. The disappearances and deaths of scientists, including a retired Air Force general, have fueled speculation about a nefarious connection. Experts say the conspiracy theories follow a familiar pattern of starting online before entering the mainstream.
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