The acts of violence at the Capitol were also fueled by conspiracy theories, at the forefront of which is the conspiracy group QAnon. Likewise, there is considerable overlap between QAnon followers and members of white supremacist groups. Internet capacity has also grown to allow for more intimate online connections between people worldwide, and those recruited into extremist and terrorist groups online attest to the power of these connections and the platforms on which they thrive. Q posts have not accused government members solely but Hollywood elites as well. QAnon followers are often conservatives supporting Republican agendas within the United States.

Source: New York Times April 05, 2022 19:35 UTC