Open Measures: July/August 2024 Roundup
In July/August 2024, Open Measures revisited Project 2025, looked at conspiracy theories around Trump's assassination attempt, and researched Active Club activity on Telegram.
In case you missed what we’ve been up to, here’s our July/August 2024 roundup.
Revisiting Project 2025: Narratives on Alt-Tech Platforms
In light of its increased attention in the media, Open Measures revisited Project 2025 chatter after covering the topic in April 2024. Many Gettr users still expressed positive views about Project 2025 though others had mixed views, espousing a variety of conspiracy theories and questioning why the Trump campaign would publicly distance themselves from the effort.
Trump Assassination Attempt Spurs Range of Conspiracy Theories
The Trump assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, led to widespread conspiracy theories on alt-tech platforms Truth Social, Gab, and Rumble. Among these were suggestions of the Secret Service's incompetence, Republican and/or Democrat involvement, and antisemitic narratives.
White Supremacist Active Clubs Gain Traction on Telegram
Active Clubs are decentralized white supremacist groups growing in popularity around the world. They have grown particularly active on Telegram, with groups in Lithuania, France, and certain US locations among the most active.
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