Propagation: Right-Wing Media Flood Feeds With Seattle Festival Shooting to Amplify ‘Blue-City Crime’ Narrative

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Although the shooting is real news, conservative outlets blanket social media with dramatic footage and repetition to reinforce the idea that Democratic-run cities are lawless. The saturation coverage turns a local tragedy into a partisan talking point, but it stops short of specific falsehoods.

14 gov accounts · 25 gov posts First seen: July 27, 2026 at 02:04 UTC Seattle · Festival · Food Festival · Food · Seattle Food · Shooting

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Facebook The Frustrated American @654559171064747 3mo ago 55%

Why won't they put the identity of the shooter in the headline?

News komonews.com 3mo ago 53%

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