Donald Trump is facing a wave of conspiracy claims in the US after the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting in Washington on 25 April, with online users accusing him of staging the attack to advance his proposed $400m White House ballroom project.
The incident came after a dramatic night at the Washington Hilton, where 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen was arrested by the Secret Service after allegedly attempting to storm the annual gala, a fixture of the US political calendar. The dinner, which brings together presidents, journalists and celebrities, was the first time Trump had attended the event as president during either of his terms, according to reports.
