From Paul McCartney to Trump, Why Death Conspiracy Theories Make Mere Mortals Larger Than Life
September 4, 2025
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as posted by the channelMark Halperin explains why death conspiracies, from Paul McCartney in 1969 to Donald Trump today, thrive despite public evidence. He shows how these rumors turn ordinary figures into larger-than-life symbols, amplified by media and political anxieties.
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