QAnon goes mainstream

How did a nonsensical conspiracy theory take hold in the GOP?

A Trump rally.
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GOP candidates and Trump supporters are pledging allegiance to a nonsensical conspiracy theory. Here's everything you need to know:

What is QAnon?

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