The QAnon conspiracy theory has exploded in popularity since its inception in 2017. Is it set to become a force in American politics for yers to come?
Over the weekend, hundreds of Save the Children rallies were held in cities across the country. On the surface, the demonstrations appeared aimed at raising awareness of human trafficking. But many of the marches were planned and carried out by followers of a growing and dangerous conspiracy theory known as QAnon.
QAnon has also slowly begun to have an impact on U.S. politics. Signs featuring QAnon slogans have been spotted at Trump rallies. Dozens of candidates who either openly follow QAnon or hinted at their support have run for Congress. One of those candidates, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, appears likely to be elected to the House of Representatives in November.
Story continuesTrump’s willingness to accept support from QAnon followers could help the movement further entangle itself in GOP politics, to the point where it becomes a prominent wing of the party for years, some argue. Greene’s probable election to Congress could mark the birth of a QAnon caucus similar to the tea party movement that exerted heavy influence over the GOP in the early years of the Obama administration, some observers say.
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