Benghazi Conspiracy Theory
Stories about a terrorist attack which took place in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012, that was the subject of numerous conspiracy theories exploited by conservatives and Republicans for political gain
The Benghazi hoax was a series of false narratives about the tragic deaths of four Americans in a terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya. They were pushed for years by conservative media and endorsed and investigated by Republican lawmakers to harm President Barack Obama's chances of re-election, and then used to attack Democratic 2016 presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.