How did a conspiracy theory reshape global politics? How did it tear families apart, inspire an insurrection and convince millions that a shadowy cabal was hellbent on eating children, and only Donald Trump could stop them? How did a conspiracy theory reshape global politics? How did it tear families apart, inspire an insurrection and convince millions that a shadowy cabal was hellbent on eating children, and only Donald Trump could stop them? On the 6th of January, 2021 thousands of Trump supporters stormed the United States Capitol. Their banners read, Trust the Plan, a reference to an alarming conspiracy theory that had gained unstoppable momentum over the last four years: these were followers of QAnon. Decoding online clues from a mysterious figure – who has claimed to be a high-level government insider – QAnon adherents believe that Donald Trump has been anointed by God to stop a depraved deep state government, that sexually abuse, kill, and eat children. But QAnon has also become a broad church of out-there beliefs, offering a welcoming community to anti-vaxxers, flat earthers, eugenicists and white nationalists. With first hand access to the leading figures in the movement, investigative journalist Will Sommer unpacks the bizarre story of how a post from one of the darkest corners of the internet, became a belief system for millions; how politicians cozied up to extremists; how an unwavering trust in these ideas tore apart families, caused a mafia boss’s assassination, and threatened democracy. Trust the Plan is a timely and essential look on how the internet radicalised our politics, and how millions were convinced to believe the unbelievable. ‘Detailed and impeccably researched. Eye-opening.’ Guardian ‘Short, punchy and well-reported. Sommer is the perfect person to tell this story.’ New York Times Will Sommer is a politics reporter for The Daily Beast and the co-host of the podcast Fever Dreams. He previously worked as a campaign editor at The Hill, and as a political columnist for Washington City Paper. His work covering QAnon and other conspiracy theories has been featured in multiple documentaries, including HBO's Q: Into the Storm. He lives in Washington, D.C. with his family. • QAnon is not disappearing after Trump. The conspiracy theories surrounding the election result and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s election proves this kind of thinking has become a permanent part of the Republican party. • QAnon is a global phenomenon – Britain, Germany and Australia have all seen massive spikes in interaction with pro-QAnon Facebook pages over the course of the pandemic. • Will Sommer is the best person to write this book. He is already the BBC’s go to talking head on the subject, has a huge following on Twitter, and has tracked this movement since its inception. • For readers of Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow and Them: Adventures with Extremists by Jon Ronson Competition: Catch and Kill;The Men Who Stare at Goats;Them;Psychopath Test;fire and fury;too much and never enough;unpresidented;the jakarta method;caiptalist realism;the stranger beside me;in cold blood;a very stable genius;say nothing;the storm is upon us. ronan farrow;jon ronson;vincent bevins;mark fisher;
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