8 conspiracy theories about Baltimore bridge collapse: From 'Simpsons' prediction to Jewish space lasers

8 conspiracy theories that sparked discussions following the Baltimore Bridge collapse

Conspiracy theories have always been an intriguing aspect of society that has got many people curious. In modern times, a myriad of such stories have taken over and have been circulated, prompting strangers to indulge in discussions on social media. From people speculating about secrets being buried related to the 9/11 attacks to the possible existence of a world government, the Illuminati, many mind-boggling theories have generated gossip over time. Here are 8 conspiracy theories that have garnered immense attention recently after the Baltimore Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

1. Andrew Tate’s cyberattack theory

After the terrifying collapse of the Baltimore Key Bridge caused by a cargo ship named Dali crashing into one of its foundation pillars due to increased momentum, many people took to social media to discuss why the ship experienced power issues moments before the crash. One theory that gained a lot of attention was put forward by Andrew Tate, a controversial influencer with around 9 million followers X (formerly Twitter). Tate suggested that the ship might have been cyber-attacked. He claimed in a post on X "This ship was cyber-attacked. Lights go off and it deliberately steers towards the bridge supports. Foreign agents of the USA attack digital infrastructures. Nothing is safe. Black Swan event imminent." However, Tate's theory hasn't been confirmed, and there's no evidence suggesting that the ship faced a cyber intrusion. On the other hand, Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley stated that there was no indication of terrorism involved in the incident.

2. Alex Jones's World War III theory

After Tate suggested that the cargo ship Dali might have been cyber-attacked, leading to its collision with the Baltimore Key Bridge, radio host, and well-known conspiracy theorist Alex Jones voiced his support for Tate's theory. Jones claimed that World War 3 was imminent. He shared Tate's post on X and tweeted, "Looks deliberate to me. A cyber-attack is probable. WW3 has already started.." However, his theory also is not backed by any solid proof.

3. Israel hit on US theory

Amid the chaos of the Dali-Baltimore Key Bridge collision, social media lit up with conspiracy theories linking Israel's political tensions with the US to the incident. One X user questioned, "⁉️🇺🇸 Did Israel just hit the US over not using the Veto power yesterday?? My thoughts and prayers with all those involved in the Baltimore bridge incident 🙏." The speculation stemmed from recent friction between the two nations, sparked by the US abstaining from vetoing a UN Security Council resolution for a Gaza ceasefire, as per CNN. However, the Coast Guard clarified that the cause of the collision remained unknown, leaving the theory without solid proof.

4. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s intentional attack or accident theory

The Baltimore Bridge collapse prompted Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her far-right views and conspiracy theories to share her theory behind the incident. Greene raised doubts about whether Dali's crash into the Baltimore Key Bridge was truly an accident or a deliberate act. She posted on X, "There should be a serious investigation into the horrifying tragedy of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland. Is this an intentional attack or an accident? Praying for the victims, survivors, and families 🙏" However, her conspiracy theory was debunked. According to the New York Times, Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley emphasized, "There is absolutely no indication that there's any terrorism, or that this was done on purpose."

5. Barack Obama produced movie ‘Leave the World Behind’ theory

After the Baltimore Key Bridge collapsed due to a collision with the cargo ship Dali, numerous social media users drew parallels to a 2023 Netflix movie named 'Leave the World Behind'. In the film, a cyberattack leads to a large container ship losing power and crashing on a beach. A user on X stated, "🔴🇺🇸 The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Maryland collapsed into the Baltimore harbor after a cargo ship from Singapore smashed into it. This is straight from Leave The World Behind movie from Obama….. Eerily similar." Notably, the movie was executive-produced by former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. However, there's no evidence to suggest that the bridge collapse was foreseen or predicted in the movie.

6. Jewish space lasers theory

A shocking theory circulated on social media, claiming that the collapse of the Baltimore Key Bridge was caused by 'Jewish space lasers'. This concept ties into a conspiracy theory suggesting that a space laser controlled by the Rothschild banking family, who are Jewish, caused wildfires in California, as previously mentioned by Marjorie Taylor Greene, as stated by Local3News. A user on X asked, "Whats the latest about the bridge collapse in Baltimore? It was the Mossad dolphins or the jewish space laser?" However, this theory has been proven false and lacks any credibility.

7. DEI did this theory

Local3News reported that some individuals on social media speculated a connection between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies and the Baltimore Key bridge collapse. They argued that prioritizing diversity over qualifications led to hiring less qualified individuals, possibly contributing to the accident. A user on X simply stated, "DEI did this." However, there is no evidence supporting this assertion.

8. ‘Simpsons’ prediction theory

The animated American sitcom, 'The Simpsons', has gained attention for its seemingly correct predictions depicted in the show. Over the years, it has appeared to predict various real-life events, such as Donald Trump's presidency, Super Bowl winners, and Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox, as reported by the Direct. A picture circulated on X with the caption, "Simpsons was right again," showing Homer Simpson observing a cargo ship collision with a bridge resembling the Baltimore Key Bridge. However, it was clarified later that the image was created by AI, and there was no actual episode of 'The Simpsons' featuring this scene.