Right after former president Donald Trump was shot at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania, conspiracy theories exploded online. Today on WIRED Politics Lab, we discuss the subsequent calls for violence and civil war, and the way that militias are recruiting off of the incident. Plus, we report from the Republican National Convention on the reaction to Trump’s vice presidential nominee, Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio.

Leah Feiger is @LeahFeiger. David Gilbert is @DaithaiGilbert. Makena Kelly is @kellymakena.Write to us at politicslab@WIRED.com. Be sure to subscribe to the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter here.

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Militias Are Recruiting Off of the Trump Shooting by Tess Owen

Far-Right Extremists Call for Violence and War After Trump Shooting by David Gilbert

Trump Shooting Conspiracies Are Coming From Every Direction by David Gilbert

Elon Musk Among Tech Heavyweights to Rally Behind J.D. Vance VP Pick by Makena Kelly

Influencers Are Racing to Profit From the Trump Shooting by Makena Kelly

After President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate, speculations that Vice President Kamala Harris may fill the void are everywhere. Today on WIRED Politics Lab, how the far right is already pushing racist and misogynistic conspiracies that question Harris’ ability to be president. Plus, why RFK Jr. is looking to capitalize on the moment.

Leah Feiger is @LeahFeiger. David Gilbert is @DaithaiGilbert. Vittoria Elliot is @telliotter. Write to us at politicslab@WIRED.com. Be sure to subscribe to the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter here.

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The Far Right Is Already Demonizing Kamala Harris by David Gilbert

This Is the Moment RFK Jr. Has Been Waiting For by Vittoria Elliot

Unwelcome at the Debate, RFK Jr.’s Star Shines on TikTok Live by Makena Kelly

Conspiracy Theorists Aren’t Even Bothering With Biden’s Debate Performance by David Gilbert

Today on WIRED Politics Lab, the first part of a series from Marketplace that explains how the New Deal changed American society.