Tag: Conspiracy Theories
Germany Arrests 25 People Suspected of Plotting to Overthrow Government
BERLIN — The plan was to storm the German Capitol, arrest lawmakers and execute the chancellor. A prince…
How Republicans Fed a Misinformation Loop About the Pelosi Attack
WASHINGTON — Within hours of the brutal attack last month on Paul Pelosi, the husband of the speaker…
Trump Rally Plays Music Resembling QAnon Song, and Crowds React
Former President Donald J. Trump appeared to more fully embrace QAnon on Saturday, playing a song at a…
Why Alex Jones’s Trial Won’t Stop the Spread of Lies
If it hadn’t been so excruciatingly sad, Alex Jones’s defamation trial might have been cathartic.Mr. Jones, the supplement-slinging…
Alex Jones, Under Questioning, Is Confronted With Evidence of Deception
AUSTIN, Texas — In a brutal cross-examination on Wednesday in the trial of the conspiracy theorist Alex Jones,…
‘I Want You to Hear This’: A Sandy Hook Mother Confronts Alex Jones
AUSTIN, Texas — For 90 searing minutes in a courtroom on Tuesday, a Sandy Hook mother brought the…
Trump-Backed Conspiracy Theorist Vies to Take Over Arizona Elections
He speaks in sober and serious tones and presents himself as a common-sense family man. When asked about…
2020 Election Deniers Seek Out Powerful Allies: County Sheriffs
LAS VEGAS — An influential network of conservative activists fixated on the idea that former President Donald J.…
Ties Between Alex Jones and Radio Network Show Economics of Misinformation
Ted Anderson, a precious metals seller, was hoping to rustle up some business for his gold and silver…
Little-Known Lawyer Pitched Trump on Extreme Plans to Subvert Election
Around 5 in the afternoon on Christmas Day in 2020, as many Americans were celebrating with family, President…
The Fight Over Truth Also Has a Red State-Blue State Divide
To fight disinformation, California lawmakers are advancing a bill that would force social media companies to divulge their…
Explosion Destroys Mysterious Monument in Georgia, Authorities Say
An explosive device that “unknown individuals” detonated early Wednesday destroyed a granite monument in Georgia that was built…