How Does Hannity Score In Terms Of Conspiracies?

Sean Hannity, a prominent conservative media host, has been known for his ability to spread conspiracy theories and delegitimize negative information about the Trump administration. His platform has been criticized for its tendency to entertain these theories and discourage viewers from taking steps to protect them. Hannity’s close relationship with then-President Donald Trump and O’Reilly’s ouster at Fox have contributed to his rise to the throne of conservative media.

Hanniity has been accused of uncritically elevating baseless conspiracy theories about widespread fraud committed by voting machine suppliers in the 2020 election, even though he did not cite evidence supporting these claims. CNN’s Brianna Keilar has also criticized Hannity’s comments on QAnon, where he claims “not a single conservative” shares his views.

Despite his denial of being a conspiracy theorist, Hannity has spent the first year of the Trump administration peddling wild conspiracy theories about shadowy government agents, Hillary Clinton, and other controversial topics. His most-watched show on MSNBC was Hannity’s coverage of the murder of a Democratic National Committee staffer, which is deeply disturbing.

Recent ratings numbers and data show that Hannity’s influence has been surpassed by one of his colleagues, Tucker Carlson. Hannity’s transformation from a typical right-wing pundit into Fox News’ leading conspiracy theorist has made him a dangerous figure in the media ecosystem.