CNN Refutes Joe Rogan and Elon Musk’s Claims About Trump Rally Coverage

The network denies allegations of prior knowledge of an assassination attempt, citing standard journalistic reasons for broadcasting the event.

Joe Rogan and Elon Musk speculated on Rogan's podcast that CNN's live coverage of a July 2024 Trump rally indicated prior knowledge of an assassination attempt.
Elon Musk questioned the lack of information about the alleged shooter and suggested inconsistencies in security measures at the event.
CNN firmly denied the claims, stating the rally was broadcast due to anticipated news about Trump's Vice Presidential pick.
The conspiracy theory gained traction on social media, with prominent figures like Bill Ackman and right-leaning commentators amplifying the claims.
CNN reiterated that any suggestion of complicity or prior knowledge was completely false and unsupported by evidence.