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Has American politics been taken over by conspiracy theories?

The News Agents

CHAPTER

Conspiracy Theories and American Politics

This chapter examines the rise of conspiracy theories like QAnon in American politics, revealing their orchestration by political figures and their influence on events such as the January 6th insurrection. It also discusses the implications of these theories for a potential second Trump administration and the emergence of corporate-inspired governance models, highlighting a growing disregard for democratic norms.

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