How did an online conspiracy become an offline crisis? | Al Jazeera Untangles #shorts

As bird flu cases surged across the US in early 2025, conspiracy theories flooded social media, suggesting the outbreak was a manufactured hoax to sway the 2024 US election. The misinformation spread rapidly — fueling panic, disrupting livelihoods and driving egg prices to record highs. The War on Truth explores how misinformation — from propaganda to social media-driven fake news — shapes public opinion, fuels polarisation and undermines trust, featuring insights from experts and key case studies, such as the US elections, bird flu and COVID-19. Watch the full episode by tapping the link in the video. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Download AJE Mobile App : https://aje.io/AJEMobile @AljazeeraEnglish #aljazeerauntangles #donaldtrump #documentary #misinformation #fakenews #conspiracy #birdflu #eggprice #Aljazeeraenglish #News