Conspiracy theories and the American presidency

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Conspiracy theories and the American presidency. (2026, September 17). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/conspiracy-theories-american-presidency/

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Historian Stephen F. Knott discusses his book "Conspirator in Chief" on "The Takeout," where he explores how U.S. presidents have historically been involved with conspiracy theories. The piece focuses specifically on Knott's argument about the prevalence of such behavior among American leaders.

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Historian Stephen F. Knott has written a new book titled "Conspirator in Chief," which explores how U.S. presidents have often engaged with and propagated conspiracy theories over time. In an interview on CBSNews.com, Knott discusses his findings, highlighting the historical pattern of presidential involvement in spreading such theories. The book aims to provide insight into the role that misinformation has played in American political history from a leadership standpoint.

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In his new book "Conspirator in Chief," historian Stephen F. Knott argues that there is a long history of those who occupy the Oval Office engaging in conspiracy theories.

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In his new book "Conspirator in Chief," historian Stephen F. Knott argues that there is a long history of those who occupy the Oval Office engaging in conspiracy theories. asserted

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Knott joins "The Takeout" to discuss. asserted

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