QAnon is an unfounded conspiracy theory that claims President Trump is waging a secret war against elite Satan-worshipping paedophiles in government, business, and other sectors. Originating on 4chan, an online bulletin board known for memes, the QAnon theory spread on larger social media platforms. Pew Research Center surveys and analysis show that Americans have heard about the QAnon conspiracy theories and their views about them.
The theory originated on 4chan in October 2017, with its core premise being that the Mueller investigation into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia is actually an investigation into global elites. The QAnon movement, which has entered mainstream politics, centers on fabricated claims made by an individual named “Q” on 4chan. The theory posits that America is run by a cabal of pedophiles and Satan-worshippers who run a global child sex-trafficking operation.
Pizzagate and its progeny QAnon are two conspiracy theories with a growing number of believers worldwide. President Trump, viewed as a hero by the movement, has stopped short of endorsing the conspiracy theory but has described QAnon activists as “shady”. The visibility of the online movement has surged as a supporter appears headed to Congress and Trump fails to debunk claims. The QAnon conspiracy emerged on 28 October 2017 when a user named “Q” posted highly classified government secrets.
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