sábado, 28 de fevereiro de 2026

Followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory are viewing the recent release of Jeffrey Epstein's files as validation of their long-held beliefs, despite many of the documents failing to support their core claims.

 


QAnon Faithful See Validation in the Epstein Files

Followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory are viewing the recent release of Jeffrey Epstein's files as validation of their long-held beliefs, despite many of the documents failing to support their core claims.

 

Key Points of "Validation" vs. Reality

Elite Connections: QAnon followers point to the files as proof of their theory that a global cabal of business and political elites has a dark, hidden agenda. The documents confirm that numerous high-profile figures had personal relationships with Epstein, a convicted sex offender.

Mismatched Facts: While the files name prominent figures, they do not provide evidence of a "deep-state" pedophilia conspiracy or more extreme claims within the QAnon canon, such as cannibalism, cloning, or devil worship.

The "Cabal" Narrative: Experts suggest that these files help QAnon believers frame their worldview as an allegorical story about an elite class that has abandoned common morality.

Political Fallout:

Disillusionment with Trump: Some followers have become radicalized or disillusioned by Donald Trump’s failure to release the full files during his administration, viewing it as a sign that the "deep state" is more entrenched than they thought.

High-Profile Defections: Notable figures like Jacob Chansley (the "QAnon Shaman") have publicly criticized Trump over the Epstein files, even labeling him a "fraud" in recent social media posts.

Ongoing Disinformation: Fake reports and "inauthentic bot activity" continue to circulate, including fabricated claims of new "Epstein Islands" and secret government-run trafficking operations.

The The New York Times notes that while the facts do not neatly align with the conspiracy, this "does not seem to matter" to the movement's faithful, who continue to reinterpret the evidence to fit their existing narrative.

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