Germany Arrests 25 in Coup Plot
On December 7 2022, authorities in Germany arrested 25 individuals in a “QAnon style” attempt to allegedly overthrow democracy.
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An Arizona County Won’t Certify Election Results After 2022 Midterms
In November 2022, a county in Arizona delayed certifying the results of the 2022 midterm election.
Lara Logan Rant Results in Newsmax Ban, Statement
Newsmax issued a statement breaking ties with the former reporter after she made a series of antisemitic and other conspiracist statements during an on-air appearance.
Michigan Woman Blames Internet Conspiracy Theories for Father’s Fatal Shooting Rampage
Rebecca Lanis said her father went down “crazy rabbit holes” after the 2020 presidential election.
Former U.S. President Boosts QAnon, 4Chan Disinformation via Truth Social App
In late August 2022, Donald Trump began a posting blitz on his embattled Truth Social app.
Disney Protests
As part of a push to claim LGBTQ characters are somehow “grooming children,” protesters gathered in Burbank, California to protest Disney.
The ‘Freedom Convoy’ Ran on Regurgitated Disinformation Narratives
The conspiracy theories that have permeated U.S. politics were also behind the effort in Canada.
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.
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.