Bipartisan measure introduced in US Congress to condemn QAnon conspiracy theory


A supporter holds a QAnon sign as Trump addresses a campaign rally at Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, US. — Reuters

WASHINGTON: Amid rising concern about the QAnon conspiracy theory, a bipartisan pair of US congressmen on Aug 25 introduced a resolution condemning the fringe movement and calling on law enforcement to block criminal activity by its adherents.

The resolution, introduced by Republican Representative Denver Riggleman and Democratic Representative Tom Malinowski, describes QAnon as one of the “fringe political conspiracy theories” that authorities say are likely to encourage violent actions by domestic extremists.

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