What is QAnon?
QAnon is the conspiracy theory that former President Trump has busted up child trafficking rings. It has gained wide-scale acceptance and had become a major issue in the 2020 election cycle.
Supporters of this movement contend that an anonymous government official named “Q” is providing top-secret data in internet posts about a cannibalistic, satanic cabal of “Deep State” actors engaged in child trafficking that Trump has chosen to dismantle. Furthermore, it claims the children are being killed or having their blood taken to extract “adrenochrome”, an artificial hormone designed to extend the lives of those who drink it.
QAnon has further radicalized anti-vaxxers, turning their disinterested yet passive opposition to getting vaccinated into more extreme positions. It has even become a rallying cry for far right groups as followers organize “Save Our Children” rallies in an effort to pressure others not to get vaccinated.
How has QAnon affected our country?
Aside from its impact on our political landscape, QAnon has also caused numerous violent incidents to occur. These include abductions and environmental vandalism.
The movement began on 4chan and 8chan, but has since spread to several social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Although these sites are increasingly trying to stop QAnon content from spreading, its popularity continues to grow and it proves difficult to suppress.
QAnon is a far-right movement that has been accused of inciting violence and anti-Semitism. Its beliefs include the notion that Jews are responsible for the rise of fascism in America and that an elite group is secretly controlling our country.
What is the purpose of QAnon?
QAnon is an umbrella term for right-wing conspiracy theories with antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ elements that falsely claim the world is run by a secret cabal of Satan-worshiping pedophiles. Although there isn’t one cohesive movement with an established leader, it does have a sizable base of believers – particularly in the United States – who subscribe to its beliefs.
The exact origins of the conspiracy theory remain a mystery, but it likely began on 4chan – an imageboard known for its trollish behaviour and extremist content. On October 28, 2017, an anonymous user whom followers later called “Q” posted a cryptic message accusing former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton of treason and that she was to be arrested.
QAnon followers believe in a secret parallel government, or deep state, which controls the world and is trying to destroy former President Trump. Additionally, they anticipate an imminent day of judgment where elites will be vanquished and “the truth” about this shadowy organization revealed.
What are the ramifications of QAnon?
The QAnon movement has had far-reaching effects beyond the virtual space. Reports indicate some adherents have committed criminal or violent acts, while thousands more have been threatened and harassed by their supporters.
Believers in QAnon hold that the Deep State has been running the world for years, behind everything from the 2020 US election to child sexual exploitation. They also predict a violent day of reckoning is approaching.
This belief has been connected to numerous crimes, such as pedophilia and child trafficking. In the United States, QAnon supporters have been blamed for numerous attacks against LGBTQ individuals. They have also been accused of driving hashtags and organizing abuse against perceived enemies like politicians or celebrities.
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