| Record | OBS-0559 |
|---|---|
| Category | Health/Pandemics |
| Status | UNPROVEN |
| Summary | QAnon proponents claim that the COVID-19 pandemic was deliberately engineered by a global elite cabal to suppress freedoms and undermine Donald Trump's reelection. This theory is part of the broader QAnon conspiracy movement. It has been promoted by QAnon followers and some political figures. |
| Origin | The theory emerged in 2020 as QAnon adapted its existing narratives to the pandemic. |
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| Evidence / consensus | There is no evidence to support these claims. The pandemic is a natural event, and the QAnon movement's assertions are baseless and not supported by any credible evidence. |
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