
'There seems to be a correlation': Researchers notice Trump boosts QAnon content 'when he's under stress'
Raw StoryDonald Trump has been promoting QAnon conspiracy theories on his Truth Social platform, and researchers say that's a sign that he's stressed out. “There always seems to be a correlation between the amount of times Trump is amplifying QAnon accounts and periods where I’d say he’s under stress,” said Media Matters senior researcher Alex Kaplan. “QAnon accounts are usually ones that are giving him praise and reassurances, which I’m sure he likes.” Truth Social has verified 47 QAnon accounts who each have more than 10,000 followers, and Trump has used his own account to boost at least 50 different accounts that support the right-wing conspiracy theory, which Kaplan said “plays a significant role in Truth Social’s ecosystem.” RELATED: 'See you all in Court!' Trump threatens Lincoln Project after new ad appears on Fox News The ex-president seems to appreciate the slavish devotion those conspiracists have toward him, and adherents were encouraged by his repeated sharing of their content, which they're "taking as a sign" that their predictions would soon come true and Trump would round up and punish his enemies -- who they believe to be satanic pedophiles who secretly control the world. WATCH: Steve Bannon melts down over people 'persecuting' him as he surrenders on new charges "Trump’s business partners welcomed them onto his platform, and it's apparent that he likes what he sees," Holt wrote.
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Donald Trump Jr. declares that QAnon has ‘probably been right about a lot of things’
The Independent
Revealed: Report flags Trump pick's ties to 'pure nuttery' that 'sparked acts of violence'
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Trump shares social media posts with QAnon phrases and calls for jailing lawmakers, special counsel
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'Stench of desperation': Analyst reveals Trump's quiet plea to disturbing voting bloc
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Donald Trump's embrace of RFK Jr. exposes the campaign's QAnon strategy
Salon
Trump's Shooting Rattled QAnon Believers. Then They Doubled Down
Wired
Takeaways from the AP's look at the role of conspiracy theories in American politics and society
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'I can smell sweet victory and vindication coming': Trump leads QAnon into another imaginary win
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Here's the real reason Trump has gone full QAnon — according to a conspiracy expert
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Can Donald Trump keep his QAnon supporters under control?
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Why Trump went full QAnon: He's desperate — and "those are the only people he's got left"
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Reporter sounds the alarm about Trump promoting 'the most red-pilled' QAnon video yet
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Trump falls deeper into QAnon rabbit hole with video post about ‘thieves, satanists, pedos’
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Donald Trump's QAnon cult rally: If you thought the fever was breaking, think again
Salon
Trump under fire for QAnon display at Ohio rally: ‘He has gone completely insane’
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Donald Trump has gone full QAnon in recent weeks
The Independent
Trump openly embraces, amplifies QAnon conspiracy theories
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Trump openly embraces, amplifies QAnon conspiracy theories
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Trump Openly Embraces, Amplifies QAnon Conspiracy Theories
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Trump fully embraces QAnon on Truth Social — hours after obsessed supporter allegedly killed wife
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Trump fully embraces QAnon on Truth Social — hours after obsessed supporter allegedly killed wife
Salon
'How much more obvious can it get?' QAnon believers ecstatic over Trump's endorsement in latest meme
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Trump's Truth Social rants against the FBI inadvertently undercut his main January 6 defense
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‘He’s spreading QAnon conspiracies!’ Morning Joe says Trump instantly proved Biden correct on GOP extremism
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Dozens of QAnon accounts are being white-listed on Trump's Truth Social
Raw Story
QAnon followers are thriving on Donald Trump’s Truth Social
The Independent
QAnon followers allege photo of Biden's White House "set" proves Trump is still in charge
Salon
US intel report warns of more violence by QAnon followers
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QAnon conspiracists accuse Fox News of faking Trump interview advocating for vaccine
The Independent
QAnon predicted Trump’s re-inauguration on 4 March. Congress braced for an assault. Neither happened
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QAnon merges with white extremists and spreads new conspiracy Trump will be president again on March 4
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What’s Happening to QAnon Now That Trump Is Out of Chances to Arrest the Satanic Elites
Slate
The QAnon 'Storm' Never Struck. Some Supporters Are Wavering, Others Steadfast
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Twitter removes over 70,000 accounts promoting QAnon conspiracy theories since US Capitol riots
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The allure of QAnon: The Cult of Q that has taken the USA by storm
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Twitter bans Trump allies Michael Flynn and Sidney Powell in QAnon purge
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Trump and QAnon: One fifth of president’s supporters believe conspiracy theory, poll reveals
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Among Trump supporters, 50% believe main claims at QAnon's centre
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QAnon supporters behind canceled fundraiser give Trump $1M
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In Town Halls, Trump Defends Dangerous Theories As Biden Paints Vision For Future
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Trump refuses to condemn QAnon conspiracy theorists and says they are 'very much against paedophilia'
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Obama accuses Trump of accelerating spread of online disinformation and conspiracy theories
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Column: President Trump is playing a dangerous game embracing QAnon
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QAnon: Senior Republican says there is 'no place' for right-wing conspiracy theory in GOP
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Trump praises QAnon conspiracists, who ‘like me very much’
LA Times
Trump praises QAnon conspiracists, appreciates support
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Trump, Addressing Far-Right QAnon Conspiracy, Offers Praise For Its Followers
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Trump says QAnon supporter condemned by GOP leaders for racist videos is “future Republican star”
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QAnon: Twitter bans thousands of accounts linked to spread of dangerous pro-Trump conspiracy theory
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