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{{Important}}{{Evil Organization|goals=Overthrow Joe Biden<br>Arrest and execute all of Donald Trump's opponents<br>Reinstate Trump as President<br>Be proven right and enforce their beliefs | {{Important}}{{Evil Organization|goals=Overthrow Joe Biden<br>Arrest and execute all of Donald Trump's opponents<br>Reinstate Trump as President<br>Be proven right and enforce their beliefs (all failed)|origin=United States of America|foundation=October 28, 2017|alias=The Storm<br>The Great Awakening|crimes=[[Xenophobia]]<br>[[Terrorism|Domestic Terrorism]]<br>Incitement to Violence<br>[[Vandalism]]<br>Assault<br>Breaking and Entering<br>[[Murder]]<br>Doxxing<br>[[Defamation]]<br>[[Anti-Semitism]]<br>[[Islamophobia]]<br>[[Racism]]<br>Racial discrimination<br>[[Asiaphobia]]<br>[[COVID denialism]]<br>Brainwashing<br>[[Looting]]<br>[[Propaganda]]<br>[[Anti-vaxxers|Vaccine denialism]]<br>[[Kidnapping]]<br>Spreading fake news<br>Submitting false statements<br>Public disorder<br>Obstruction of Congress<br>Election interference<br>[[Hate Speech]]<br>[[Death threat|Making Death Threats]]<br>Sedition|type of villain=Delusional Cult|fullname=QAnon|commanders = [[Donald Trump]] <small>(indirectly)</small><br>"Q"|Image = QAnon.svg}}{{Quote|#WWG1WGA (Where We Go One, We Go All!)|Popular QAnon hashtag}} | ||
'''QAnon''' is a disproven far-right conspiracy theory | '''QAnon''' is a disproven far-right conspiracy theory alleging that former US President [[Donald Trump]] is fighting against a cabal of Satan-worshipping [[cannibal|cannibalistic]] [[Pedophilia|pedophiles]], which includes prominent Democrats such as [[w:Barack Obama|Barack Obama]], [[w:Hillary Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] and [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nancy_Pelosi Nancy Pelosi]. | ||
== Beliefs == | == Beliefs == | ||
QAnon followers falsely believe that Donald Trump is secretly fighting against a shadowy cabal of celebrities, media figures, politicians and billionaires, who run a child sex trafficking ring, consume human flesh | QAnon followers falsely believe that Donald Trump is secretly fighting against a shadowy cabal of celebrities, media figures, politicians and billionaires, who run a child sex trafficking ring, consume human flesh and worship Satan. These false accusations have been accused of being "[[Blood Libel|blood libel]]". | ||
Due to QAnon's black-and-white thinking system, | Due to QAnon's black-and-white thinking system, QAnon followers are fanatically loyal towards Trump and despise Democrats, liberals and moderate Republicans who oppose Trump. | ||
QAnon's central figure, Q, claims to be a high-ranking official in the US Government, and periodically leaks out what he claims is government intel. Journalists have speculated that Q is really either 8Chan owner Jim Watkins or his son | QAnon's central figure, Q, claims to be a high-ranking official in the US Government, and periodically leaks out what he claims is government intel. Journalists have speculated that Q is really either 8Chan owner Jim Watkins or his son Ron. | ||
Ironically, despite their campaign against child sexual abuse, QAnon followers came to the defense of Congressman Matt Gaetz after his sexual misconduct allegations and ignore accusations of Trump's sexual assault and alleged connections to [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. | |||
== | == Legacy == | ||
QAnon has been accused of inciting its followers to commit criminal acts of violence, threatening healthcare workers and people who oppose Donald Trump (especially Democrats and Anti-Trump celebrities), and for participating in the [[2021 United States Capitol storming]]. | |||
Former United States National Security advisor | Former United States National Security advisor Michael Flynn and his lawyer, Sidney Powell, became avid QAnon espousers until their Twitter accounts were banned. Trump himself has also voiced support for QAnon, claiming that “they are very strongly against pedophilia and I agree with that". He occasionally retweeted several QAnon-affiliated accounts until his suspension. | ||
Congresswomen [[Marjorie Taylor Greene]] and | Congresswomen [[Marjorie Taylor Greene]] and Lauren Boebert have both expressed their support for QAnon. | ||
A subreddit named r/QAnonCasualties is a support group for Redditors whose friends, partners and family members have become QAnon followers. A few QAnon followers even committed suicide after Biden's inauguration. | A subreddit named r/QAnonCasualties is a support group for Redditors whose friends, partners and family members have become QAnon followers. A few QAnon followers even committed suicide after Biden's inauguration. | ||
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In April 2021, Liliana Carrillo was arrested for the murders of her three children. Carrillo, who was in a custody battle with her husband over the children, was a QAnon follower and feared that they would be kidnapped by sex traffickers. Her husband's cousin [https://www.reddit.com/r/QAnonCasualties/comments/mpodn8/my_cousins_wife_killed_their_three_kids/ posted] the story on r/QAnonCasualties. | In April 2021, Liliana Carrillo was arrested for the murders of her three children. Carrillo, who was in a custody battle with her husband over the children, was a QAnon follower and feared that they would be kidnapped by sex traffickers. Her husband's cousin [https://www.reddit.com/r/QAnonCasualties/comments/mpodn8/my_cousins_wife_killed_their_three_kids/ posted] the story on r/QAnonCasualties. | ||
In September 2021, NBC News [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-qanon-believer-indicted-charges-killing-his-2-children-spear-n1278802 reported] that QAnon believer Matthew Taylor Coleman killed his son and daughter with a spearfishing gun due to believing that they would "grow into monsters" | In September 2021, NBC News [https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-qanon-believer-indicted-charges-killing-his-2-children-spear-n1278802 reported] that QAnon believer Matthew Taylor Coleman killed his son and daughter with a spearfishing gun due to believing that they would "grow into monsters". | ||
== Failed Predictions and False Claims == | == Failed Predictions and False Claims == | ||
QAnon and their followers have made numerous false claims and failed predictions that never came true. These include: | QAnon and their followers have made numerous false claims and failed predictions that never came true. These include: | ||
*Clinton adviser John Podesta would be indicted on November 3, 2016. He was not indicted. | *Clinton adviser John Podesta would be indicted on November 3, 2016. He was not indicted. | ||
*Trump would announce "something important" on Twitter the same day. Nothing notable was announced. | *Trump would announce "something important" on Twitter the same day. Nothing notable was announced. | ||
*The "Storm" would take place on November 3, 2017. There were no notable events in US politics on that day. | *The "Storm" would take place on November 3, 2017. There were no notable events in US politics on that day. | ||
*The "Storm" would take place on January 20, 2021, the day of Biden's inauguration. No coup took place and Biden was peacefully inaugurated. | *The "Storm" would take place on January 20, 2021, the day of Biden's inauguration. No coup took place and Biden was peacefully inaugurated. | ||
*A major event involving the United States Department of Defense would take place on February 1, 2018 | *A major event involving the United States Department of Defense would take place on February 1, 2018. | ||
*People targeted by the president would commit suicide en masse on February 10, 2018. No prominent people committed suicide that day. | *People targeted by the president would commit suicide en masse on February 10, 2018. No prominent people committed suicide that day. | ||
*There would be a car bombing in London around February 16, 2018. There was no bombing on that day. | *There would be a car bombing in London around February 16, 2018. There was no bombing on that day. | ||
*The Trump military parade would "never be forgotten". The parade was canceled on that day. | *The Trump military parade would "never be forgotten". The parade was canceled on that day. | ||
*The [[w:Five Eyes|Five Eyes]] "won't be around much longer" | *The [[w:Five Eyes|Five Eyes]] "won't be around much longer". | ||
*Something major would happen in Chongqing on April 10, 2018. Nothing notable happened in Chongqing that day. | *Something major would happen in Chongqing on April 10, 2018. Nothing notable happened in Chongqing that day. | ||
*There would be a "bombshell" revelation about North Korea in May 2018. There were no notable developments. | *There would be a "bombshell" revelation about North Korea in May 2018. There were no notable developments. | ||
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*Multiple failed predictions and false claims that [https://real-life-heroes.fandom.com/wiki/John_F._Kennedy John F. Kennedy] and JFK Jr. would be resurrected and reappear in Dallas on November 2, 2021 to announce the reinstatement of Donald Trump. In reality, Kennedy was [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy|assassinated]] on November 22, 1963 and JFK Jr. died in a plane crash in 1999. | *Multiple failed predictions and false claims that [https://real-life-heroes.fandom.com/wiki/John_F._Kennedy John F. Kennedy] and JFK Jr. would be resurrected and reappear in Dallas on November 2, 2021 to announce the reinstatement of Donald Trump. In reality, Kennedy was [[Assassination of John F. Kennedy|assassinated]] on November 22, 1963 and JFK Jr. died in a plane crash in 1999. | ||
*Multiple false claims that the United States was sold into a corporation in 1871 and have only 18 presidents until Donald Trump. They also falsely claimed that Trump is the 19th president. In reality, America was never sold into a corporation and it actually has 46 presidents, with Trump as the 45th president, as of 2021. | *Multiple false claims that the United States was sold into a corporation in 1871 and have only 18 presidents until Donald Trump. They also falsely claimed that Trump is the 19th president. In reality, America was never sold into a corporation and it actually has 46 presidents, with Trump as the 45th president, as of 2021. | ||
*Multiple failed predictions that Barack Obama would be arrested on felony charges | *Multiple failed predictions that Barack Obama would be arrested on felony charges. | ||
*Multiple failed predictions that Mark Zuckerberg would leave Facebook and flee the United States. Zuckerberg remains CEO of Facebook as of | *Multiple failed predictions that Mark Zuckerberg would leave Facebook and flee the United States. Zuckerberg remains CEO of Facebook as of March 2021. | ||
*Multiple failed predictions that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey would be forced to resign. However, Dorsey did step down as CEO of Twitter as of September 29, 2021, | *Multiple failed predictions that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey would be forced to resign. However, Dorsey did step down as CEO of Twitter as of September 29, 2021, and has since been replaced by Parag Agrawal. | ||
*Multiple failed predictions that Pope Francis would be arrested on felony charges | *Multiple failed predictions that Pope Francis would be arrested on felony charges. | ||
*Multiple failed predictions that "something big" would happen or the truth would emerge "next week". | *Multiple failed predictions that "something big" would happen or the truth would emerge "next week". | ||
*Multiple failed predictions that the National Guard would be mobilized in several major cities. | *Multiple failed predictions that the National Guard would be mobilized in several major cities. | ||
*Multiple failed predictions that Donald Trump would be re-inaugurated on January 20, 2021 or March 4, 2021 | *Multiple failed predictions that Donald Trump would be re-inaugurated on January 20, 2021 or March 4, 2021, despite losing the election. As planned, Joe Biden was inaugurated on January 20. | ||
*Multiple failed predictions that Joe Biden and Mike Pence would be arrested during Biden's inauguration. Both remain at liberty. | *Multiple failed predictions that Joe Biden and Mike Pence would be arrested during Biden's inauguration. Both remain at liberty. | ||
*Donald Trump would be re-inaugurated on August 13, 2021. However, Trump spent the day on a golf course in Florida and Biden | *Donald Trump would be re-inaugurated on August 13, 2021. However, Trump spent the day on a golf course in Florida and Biden remained president. | ||
*The CIA installed North Korean leader [[Kim Jong-un]] as a puppet ruler. | *The CIA installed North Korean leader [[Kim Jong-un]] as a puppet ruler. | ||
*[[Antifa]] is secretly operating as the "paramilitary wing" of the Democratic Party. | *[[Antifa]] is secretly operating as the "paramilitary wing" of the Democratic Party. | ||
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*On March 1, 2018, an apparent suggestion that German chancellor Angela Merkel is [[Adolf Hitler]]'s granddaughter. Other times they've falsely claimed that Merkel is Hitler's daughter. | *On March 1, 2018, an apparent suggestion that German chancellor Angela Merkel is [[Adolf Hitler]]'s granddaughter. Other times they've falsely claimed that Merkel is Hitler's daughter. | ||
*On July 7, 2018, ''Daily Beast'' article noted that Q falsely claimed that "each [[Mass Shooting|mass shooting]] is a false-flag attack organized by the cabal." | *On July 7, 2018, ''Daily Beast'' article noted that Q falsely claimed that "each [[Mass Shooting|mass shooting]] is a false-flag attack organized by the cabal." | ||
* | *Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, George Soros, and others are planning a coup against Trump and are [[Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirators|associates]] of Jeffrey Epstein and are involved in a child sex-trafficking ring. | ||
*False claims that the Robert Mueller investigation is a counter-coup led by Trump, who pretended to conspire with Russia in order to hire Mueller to secretly investigate the Democrats. | *False claims that the Robert Mueller investigation is a counter-coup led by Trump, who pretended to conspire with Russia in order to hire Mueller to secretly investigate the Democrats. | ||
* | *The Rothschild family leads a satanic cult. | ||
*Various world leaders are puppets of the "Illuminati/New World Order" | *Various world leaders are puppets of the "Illuminati/New World Order". | ||
*False claims that Joe Biden is Donald Trump in disguise | *False claims that Joe Biden is Donald Trump in disguise. | ||
*The 2021 Texas freeze was staged by Biden and [[Xi Jinping]] to embarrass the Republicans | *The 2021 Texas freeze was staged by Biden and [[Xi Jinping]] to embarrass the Republicans. | ||
*False claims that the storming of the US Capitol was a false flag operation by [[Antifa]]. | *False claims that the storming of the US Capitol was a false flag operation by [[Antifa]]. | ||
Similar political allegations and rumors have circulated since the 1970s. Typically the allegations revolved around investigators using existing Satanic cults to lure and blackmail left-wing activists, or in the case of the Franklin child prostitution ring allegations, Satanic sexual abuse perpetrated by elite Republicans. A significant difference between the older narratives and the QAnon of today is that | Similar political allegations and rumors have circulated since the 1970s. Typically the allegations revolved around investigators using existing Satanic cults to lure and blackmail left-wing activists, or in the case of the Franklin child prostitution ring allegations, Satanic sexual abuse perpetrated by elite Republicans. A significant difference between the older narratives and the QAnon of today is that now elite Democrats are considered the villains instead of Republicans. | ||
== Known QAnon adherents== | == Known QAnon adherents== | ||
*Tito Ortiz, American MMA fighter and politician | *Tito Ortiz, American MMA fighter and politician | ||
*Curt Shilling, American MLB right-handed pitcher | *Curt Shilling, American MLB right-handed pitcher | ||
*Roseanne Barr, American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and presidential candidate | *Roseanne Barr, American actress, comedian, writer, producer, and presidential candidate | ||
*Theo Fleury, Canadian NHL player | *Theo Fleury, Canadian NHL player | ||
*[[Marjorie Taylor Greene]], American politician, businesswoman, and far-right conspiracy theorist | |||
*Michael Flynn, former US National Security Advisor | |||
*[[Marjorie Taylor Greene]], American politician | |||
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*Jorge Masvidal, American MMA Fighter | *Jorge Masvidal, American MMA Fighter | ||
*Colby Covington, American MMA Fighter and former UFC Welterweight Champion | *Colby Covington, American MMA Fighter and former UFC Welterweight Champion | ||
*Gina Carano, American actress, television personality, fitness model, and former MMA fighter | *Gina Carano, American actress, television personality, fitness model, and former MMA fighter | ||
*[[Ashli Babbitt]], participant in the [[2021 United States Capitol storming]] | *[[Ashli Babbitt]], participant in the [[2021 United States Capitol storming]] | ||
*[[Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr.]], participant in the 2021 United States Capitol storming | *[[Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr.]], participant in the 2021 United States Capitol storming | ||
*[[Jake Angeli]], the '''"QAnon Shaman"''', participant in the 2021 United States Capitol storming | *[[Jake Angeli]], the '''"QAnon Shaman"''', participant in the 2021 United States Capitol storming | ||
*[[Brandon Straka]], participant in the 2021 United States Capitol storming and founder of the #WalkAway campaign | *[[Brandon Straka]], participant in the 2021 United States Capitol storming and founder of the #WalkAway campaign | ||
* | *Doug Jensen, participant in the 2021 United States Capitol storming | ||
* | *Mike Lindell, MyPillow CEO | ||
*[[Kate Shemirani]], [[Anti-vaxxers|anti-vaxxer]] | *[[Kate Shemirani]], [[Anti-vaxxers|anti-vaxxer]] | ||
*[[Alex Jones]], radio host and conspiracy theorist (formerly, later renounced) | *[[Alex Jones]], radio host and conspiracy theorist (formerly, later renounced) | ||
*[[Ben Garrison]], far-right political cartoonist | *[[Ben Garrison]], far-right political cartoonist | ||
* | *Romana Didulo, "Queen of Canada" | ||
* | *Pat King, leader of the Canadian Trucker Convoy | ||
== Relations with groups == | == Relations with groups == | ||
=== Allies === | === Allies === | ||
*[[Donald Trump]] | *[[Donald Trump]] | ||
* | *JAnon ([[Netto-uyoku]]) | ||
*[[Proud Boys]] | *[[Proud Boys]] | ||
*[[Oath Keepers]] | *[[Oath Keepers]] | ||
*[[Stop the Steal movement]] | *[[Stop the Steal movement]] | ||
* | *Three Percenters | ||
* | *Patriotfront | ||
*[[National Citizens Alliance]] (Canadian sets) | *[[National Citizens Alliance]] (Canadian sets) | ||
*[[Boogaloo Boys]] | *[[Boogaloo Boys]] | ||
* | *The Line Canada (Canadian sets) | ||
* | *Yellow Vest Movement | ||
* | *Canadian Trucker Convoy (Canadian sets) | ||
=== Rivals === | === Rivals === | ||
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*[[MS-13]] | *[[MS-13]] | ||
*Hollywood Celebrities (Except the ones who support Trump) | *Hollywood Celebrities (Except the ones who support Trump) | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Despite the fact that some members are veterans themselves and most members claim to be patriots, many members of QAnon only support military personnel and veterans who support Donald Trump and/or agree with | * Despite the fact that some members are veterans themselves and most members claim to be patriots, many members of QAnon only support military personnel and veterans who support Donald Trump and/or agree with their radical policies. This is the same rule that applies to several law enforcement officials and first responders. | ||
==Videos== | ==Videos== | ||
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[[Category:Paranoid]] | [[Category:Paranoid]] | ||
[[Category:Vigilante]] | [[Category:Vigilante]] | ||
[[Category:Vandals]] | |||
[[Category:Extremists]] | [[Category:Extremists]] | ||
[[Category:Wrathful]] | [[Category:Wrathful]] | ||
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[[Category:Liars]] | [[Category:Liars]] | ||
[[Category:Vengeful]] | [[Category:Vengeful]] | ||
[[Category:Anti-Semetic]] | |||
[[Category:Wolves in sheep's clothing]] | [[Category:Wolves in sheep's clothing]] | ||
[[Category:Anti-LGBT]] | |||
[[Category:Alt-right]] | [[Category:Alt-right]] | ||
[[Category:Propagandist]] | [[Category:Propagandist]] | ||
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[[Category:Corrupting Influence]] | [[Category:Corrupting Influence]] | ||
[[Category:Criminals]] | [[Category:Criminals]] | ||