Trump's Terms How Kash Patel has used children's books & podcasts to promote conspiracy theories
Dec 10, 2024
Kash Patel transforms children's literature into political propaganda, weaving conspiracy theories into his whimsical tales. Delve into how these fantastical narratives shape public perception and toy with young minds. The podcast also scrutinizes Patel's deep involvement in the 'deep state' conspiracies linked to Trump. His ambitions raise alarms about political bias, especially with potential ties to movements like QAnon. Discover the crossroads of creativity and controversy as figures from the Trump administration influence the narrative landscape.
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Patel's Children's Books
- Kash Patel wrote a children's book trilogy about "deep state" plots against "King Donald".
- Characters include Hillary Quinton and Kamala La La, with Patel himself as a wizard.
Deep State Narrative
- The "deep state" is a core theme for Patel, describing career bureaucrats hostile to Trump.
- This legitimizes efforts to disrupt government parts not aligned with Trump, says Russell Muirhead.
QAnon and Conspiracy Theories
- The "deep state" is central to pro-Trump conspiracies, including QAnon's claims about pedophile elites.
- Patel has guested on podcasts promoting QAnon and similar theories, though he claims to disagree with some aspects.
