TOPLINESome 56% of Republicans believe that QAnon, a far-right conspiracy theory, is mostly or partly true, according to a new Daily Kos/Civiqs poll released Wednesday, a remarkably high number considering many of the outlandish assertions espoused by QAnon supporters. Matt Rourke/ASSOCIATED PRESSKEY FACTSOne in three Republicans (33%) say they believe the QAnon theory about a conspiracy among deep-state elites is “mostly true,” and another 23% say “some parts” are true. The FBI has identified QAnon conspiracy theorists as “extremists” who pose a potential domestic terror threat. Key Background:The QAnon conspiracy theory is believed to have started on the anonymous message-board platform 4chan in 2017. Critical Quote:“QAnon and the conspiracy theories it promotes are a danger and a threat that has no place in our country’s politics,” said Rep. Riggleman (R-VA.).

Source: Forbes September 02, 2020 22:03 UTC