Sen. Cruz Spreads Baseless Conspiracy Theory about FBI Inciting Jan. 6 Riot
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz is spreading conspiracy theories that falsely claim the FBI incited the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Trump Conspiracy Theory Could Fuel Violence, Homeland Security Warns
Homeland Security officials are worried that the conspiracy theory claiming Donald Trump will be reinstated as president could fuel violence.
Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Baselessly Claims FBI Orchestrated Jan. 6 Riots
Fox News host Tucker Carlson has become the latest conservative voice to peddle a baseless conspiracy theory that the FBI orchestrated the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Potential Plot to Seize Control of Capitol Today
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security warned that domestic extremists “discussed plans to take control of the U.S. Capitol remove Democratic lawmakers on or about March 4,” the date that far-right conspiracy theorists claim former President Trump will be sworn in for a second term.
Trump Called the FBI ‘Scum,’ Doubled Down on Debunked Conspiracy Theories at Pennsylvania Rally
President Trump continued to lash out at the FBI at a rally in Hershey, Pa., on Tuesday night, calling bureau leaders “scum” and doubling down on his claims of a “deep state” conspiracy to undermine his campaign.
DOJ’s Review of the Origins of the Trump Investigation Evolves into Criminal Probe
President Trump has long claimed, with no evidence, that the Russia investigation was a hoax and a “witch hunt.”
FBI Agents Slam Trump for Peddling Conspiracy Theory about Epstein’s Death
President Trump drew criticism and repulsion from current and retired FBI agents after he retweeted an unfounded conspiracy theory suggesting former President Bill Clinton was linked to the death of Jeffrey Epstein.
FBI: Far-right Conspiracy Theories Are Motivating Domestic Terrorism
Conspiracy theories peddled online are motivating people to commit domestic terrorism, the FBI wrote in an internal threat assessment.