Was Michael Flynn Kicked Off of Twitter — Again?
The “@GeneralFlynn13” account was booted after Flynn showed support for a coup against the U.S. government.
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Lauren Boebert ‘Mugshot’ Tweet
A screenshot of a tweet purportedly included a mugshot of Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Online Conspiracy Theorists Swarm ‘HRC’ Suez Canal Boat Jam
Right-wing trolls and other disinformation purveyors quickly tried to paint a story out of Egypt as “cover” for something more sinister.
Far-Right U.S. Legislators Using Disinformation to Gain, Strengthen Positions
As some lawmakers use conspiracy theories to delay or interrupt the political process, others are leveraging them to try and gain power.
Peace Sign Origin: Nuclear Disarmament?
A viral February 2021 Facebook post explained the ubiquitous “peace sign” had its origin in campaigns for nuclear disarmament.
‘Robinhood Insider Information’ Reddit Post
A brand-new Reddit account stepped forward, claiming that Robinhood had received orders from the White House to halt $GME and $AMC trading.
Conspiracy-Slinging Lawmaker Caught Encouraging Parkland Shooting ‘False Flag’ Lie
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) encouraged claims that a local official was paid off to remain silent about the fatal attack — among other weaponized conspiracy theory narratives.
Did Biden’s Bible Have ‘Upside Down Crosses’?
A misleading image set circulated after Joe Biden was sworn in as United States President, falsely suggesting that he used a Bible with inverted crucifixes.
‘BLM Activist’ John Sullivan/JaydenX, Explained
Hyperpartisan sites and tabloids reported that an “antifa leader” or a “BLM activist” named John Sullivan (JaydenX) was arrested in connection with agitating the Capitol insurrection.
‘We Need 100 Percent of People Indoors’
A 2020 meme promising “GLOBAL MARTIAL LAW,” which in and of itself was a warmed-over version of a hysterical 2017 rumor, was regurgitated in January 2021.