In today’s hyper-political climate, rumors can spread like wildfire—especially when they involve President Donald Trump. On Wednesday morning, just hours before Trump’s rally on Long Island, social media was ablaze with reports of “explosives” being found near the rally site. But before we let panic set in, let’s get the facts straight.

FOOTAGE: Nassau County Police have found explosives planted in a car at Trump’s rally site in Long Island. pic.twitter.com/Kd6ivYJvtc

— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) September 18, 2024

Contrary to the swirling rumors, no explosives were found near Trump’s rally, and the story behind this false alarm is almost comical in its absurdity.

According to The Daily Mail, Nassau County Police confirmed there was a “suspicious occurrence” earlier in the day but “no validity” to claims of an explosive device. PIX 11 also reported that the police quickly determined the threat to be completely unfounded.

So what caused the commotion? It turns out, a well-meaning (but ultimately misguided) individual with a self-trained bomb-detecting dog was behind the scare. Yes, you read that right—this wasn’t a police K9, but rather a civilian with their own dog who decided to lend a hand at the rally. The person apparently believed their dog had detected explosives and reported the “threat” to authorities, sparking the bomb scare.

Nassau County Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder cleared things up, explaining: “Reports of explosives being found at the site are unfounded. There is a person who is being questioned who may have been training a bomb detection dog near the site. The individual with the bomb dog falsely reported explosives being found, and that individual is currently being detained by the police.”

Notice the key phrase here: “self-trained bomb dog.” This wasn’t a police-trained animal, but rather someone who thought their dog had the special ability to detect bombs. And let’s just say, their accuracy was not on point.

To make matters worse, a One America News staffer picked up the initial report and posted about it online, which turned the situation from a misunderstanding into a full-blown bomb scare. The internet did what it does best—ran with the rumor, escalating fears before the facts were even checked.

But here’s the silver lining: the online Trump community, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), self-corrected within minutes. It only took about 20 minutes for people to realize this was a false alarm—quicker than most mainstream news outlets take to verify a story!

So, what’s the takeaway here? First, we can be grateful that the situation was handled swiftly, and there was no real threat to President Trump or his rally-goers. Second, this episode highlights the left’s constant narrative that free speech is dangerous because they believe the public can’t distinguish between fact and fiction. But clearly, Trump supporters were on top of things, correcting the misinformation far faster than the mainstream media typically does.

As we head into tonight’s rally at Nassau Coliseum, where thousands of MAGA supporters are already lined up, let’s keep the focus on what matters: Trump’s message and the energy surrounding his 2024 campaign. And maybe leave the bomb-detection work to the professionals next time.

Trump’s rally is set to begin at 7 p.m., and if the enthusiasm outside the venue is any indication, it’s going to be a packed house!