Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Warns of Potential ‘October Surprise’ Targeting VP Harris
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has raised concerns about a possible “October surprise” aimed at Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the upcoming election. Clinton, speaking on the potential for misinformation, cautioned about the distortion of Harris’s character and achievements.
Drawing parallels to the 2016 “pizzagate” conspiracy theory, Clinton highlighted how misinformation can rapidly spread and lead to real-world consequences. She recalled the incident where a North Carolina man, influenced by the false conspiracy, opened fire at a Washington, D.C., pizza parlor.
Clinton emphasized the gravity of misinformation, often originating on the dark web before being amplified by pro-Trump media and eventually reported by mainstream outlets. She warned that digital platforms are likely to be inundated with false information as the election approaches.
The former Secretary of State also addressed the role of the press, arguing for a consistent narrative about the dangers posed by former President Trump. Clinton further pointed out the potential for foreign actors such as Russia, Iran, and China to fuel disinformation on social media platforms to sway the election outcome.
Expressing her belief that a story targeting Vice President Harris is imminent, Clinton stressed the importance of proactive measures to expose any such narrative as false. As the election draws near, the impact of misinformation and the need for vigilance in combating it remain at the forefront of political discourse.
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