Facebook has deleted a large group dedicated to sharing and discussing QAnon conspiracy theories.
QAnon is a wide-ranging, unfounded conspiracy theory that a “deep state” network of powerful government, business and media figures are waging a secret war against Donald Trump.
A Facebook spokeswoman said the group was removed for “repeatedly posting content that violated our policies”.
Last month both Twitter and TikTok also cracked down on QAnon content. Continue reading.
President Trump has spoken of how supporters of the QAnon conspiracy theory, which has grown online in the US, appear to like him very much.
Mr Trump told journalists that he didn’t know much about the movement, but added that he’d heard that “these were people who love our country.”
The movement is facing a crackdown from Facebook as well as Twitter, who have taken action against thousands of accounts and web addresses linking to videos and websites spreading QAnon’s bizarre ideas.
So what is QAnon and who believes in it? Continue reading.
