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MSNBC's Joy Reid conflates opposing critical race theory to supporting QAnon: 'Radicalized parent activists'

July 8, 2021

MSNBC's Joy Reid conflates opposing critical race theory to supporting QAnon: 'Radicalized parent activists'

MSNBC host Joy Reid continued her attacks this week on those opposed to the teaching of critical race theory (CRT), conflating them with QAnon conspiracy theorists, and describing them as "radicalized parent activists."

Liberal media pushes QAnon as new 'boogeyman,' post-Trump face of Republican Party

February 8, 2021

Liberal media pushes QAnon as new 'boogeyman,' post-Trump face of Republican Party

As the mainstream media struggles to find a new identity with President Trump to criticize at every turn, critics have noticed many liberal news organizations have attempted to make the QAnon conspiracy theory its latest foil in the post-Trump world.

QAnon: What to know about the fringe conspiracy theory and its influence

February 8, 2021

QAnon: What to know about the fringe conspiracy theory and its influence

The QAnon movement, and the conspiracy theory motivating it, has been gaining considerably more media attention in the last year and in recent weeks -- specifically in the wake of the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol building.

Man who led rioters up Capitol stairs identified as Iowan in local news reports

January 8, 2021

Man who led rioters up Capitol stairs identified as Iowan in local news reports

A man captured in several videos and photographs at Wednesday's pro-Trump extremist siege of the U.S. Capitol has been identified as 41-year-old Doug Jensen.

Federal agent charged with making QAnon conspiracy-related threats against superior

October 7, 2020

Federal agent charged with making QAnon conspiracy-related threats against superior

An officer with U.S. Customs and Border Protection was charged in federal court in New Jersey last week after allegedly threatening the life of his superior, while also appearing to voice beliefs aligned with the QAnon conspiracy theory, Fox News confirmed Wednesday.

'Anti-government' mom from Utah allegedly kidnapped son before going off the grid: police

October 1, 2020

'Anti-government' mom from Utah allegedly kidnapped son before going off the grid: police

A Utah woman, who police suspect is a believer of the QAnon conspiracy theory, is accused of kidnapping her 6-year-old son during a supervised visit over the weekend and fleeing the state.

Dem senator calls on Trump to denounce QAnon conspiracy theory

August 23, 2020

Dem senator calls on Trump to denounce QAnon conspiracy theory

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., the ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, on Sunday called on President Trump to disavow the far-right conspiracy movement QAnon – just days after the president said supporters of movement “love our country.”

House GOP leader McCarthy disavows QAnon, calls on Dems to speak out against anti-Semitism

August 21, 2020

House GOP leader McCarthy disavows QAnon, calls on Dems to speak out against anti-Semitism

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told "Fox News @ Night" Thursday there is no room for QAnon in the GOP, challenging his Democratic colleagues to disavow things that are "unAmerican" and "wrong," including anti-Semitism.

McEnany says Trump does not support QAnon following president's first comment about conspiracy group

August 20, 2020

McEnany says Trump does not support QAnon following president's first comment about conspiracy group

President Trump was talking about his supporters when he was asked bout the far-right conspiracy movement QAnon, White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told "America's Newsroom" Thursday.

Karl Rove condemns QAnon as 'a group of nuts and kooks,' says Trump 'ought to disavow them'

August 19, 2020

Karl Rove condemns QAnon as 'a group of nuts and kooks,' says Trump 'ought to disavow them'

President Trump should disavow QAnon conspiracy theorists, Fox News contributor Karl Rove stated bluntly on "Special Report" Wednesday.