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Why do 9/11 conspiracy theories still persist after 23 years?
FirstpostDespite overwhelming evidence and official reports, 9/11 conspiracy theories continue to thrive 23 years after the attacks. From allegations that the US government knew about the attacks in advance, to claims that explosives were planted inside the World Trade Center towers, the persistence of 9/11 conspiracy theories raises important questions about why these beliefs continue to endure. In 2005, Popular Mechanics published a comprehensive report addressing several of the most persistent conspiracy theories, explaining how the planes’ impact and subsequent fires caused the towers to collapse. Another focal point of 9/11 conspiracy theories is the collapse of World Trade Center Building 7, which was not hit by a plane but collapsed approximately seven hours after the North Tower. Former US President Donald Trump, while not a vocal proponent of 9/11 conspiracy theories, has helped normalise conspiratorial thinking by endorsing other baseless claims, such as those surrounding election fraud and Obama’s citizenship.
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