Staff Reports
Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman’s top political advisor has raised doubts about the authenticity of the recent assault on Trump, suggesting it could have been “staged.” The advisor, Dmitri Mehlhorn, found himself in hot water after making such insinuations, especially following Hoffman’s earlier jest about Trump becoming a martyr. Mehlhorn later backtracked, blaming the email outlining his controversial allegations on lack of consultation with his team.
Hoffman, with a rumored net worth of $2.5 billion, made eyebrow-raising comments at a gathering in Sun Valley, expressing a wish that Trump had been made “an actual martyr.” However, his tone seemed to shift when he later commented on the incident, stating he was “horrified and saddened” by the attack. The vast sums of money Hoffman and his associates are reportedly pouring into preventing Trump’s return to power only add fuel to the fire.
Top Democrat strategist urged reporters to consider ‘staged’ shooting – Conservative Institute https://t.co/K0uYTeTjEo
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Mehlhorn’s comments in the email, sent shortly after the shooting, painted a picture of suspicion and conspiracy. Suggesting similarities to Russian tactics and hypothesizing about false flag operations, Mehlhorn seemed intent on casting doubt on the circumstances surrounding the incident. His inclination towards such theories, coupled with his ties to Hoffman’s investment efforts against Trump, raise questions about political motivations behind the scenes.
The accusations and speculations coming from Hoffman’s camp not only stir controversy but also underscore the divisive political climate in which even tragic events can be turned into fodder for conspiracy theories. While Mehlhorn’s apology attempted to mitigate the fallout, the shadow of doubt cast on the incident lingers, serving as a reminder of the lengths some are willing to go in the high-stakes game of politics.
