The Brief: QAnon, #qanon, Q-anon, is an elaborate conspiracy theory about deep corruption and secret plans in the U.S. government and media.

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QAnon, #qanon, Q-anon, is an elaborate conspiracy theory about deep corruption and secret plans in the U.S. government and media. The theory is based on, “Q” a social media user who leads the development and spread of the theory.

QAnon began on 4chan and its believers are mostly MAGA supporters. Many of QAnon’s theories involve sex trafficking organized by members of the Democratic Party.