With the FBI's slow and vague response to recent tragedies in New Orleans and Las Vegas, conspiracy theories have been flourishing. The FBI's initial reluctance to label the New Orleans truck attack as an act of terrorism and its focus on conservative white men as the greatest terror threat have fueled mistrust. In Las Vegas, conspiracy theories about the Army Green Beret's suicide and his supposed knowledge of secret Chinese propulsion systems have emerged. The article argues that the FBI's history of spying on Trump, targeting Catholics, and prioritizing social justice over solving crimes has eroded trust. Restoring trust is crucial for the survival and flourishing of a representative democracy.