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Donald Trump is embracing QAnon more openly than ever before: ‘It’s obviously concerning’

Donald Trump has used his Truth Social platform to promote QAnon-related content, most of which is still banned from mainstream social media sites.

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Meet the Kremers, leaders of MAGA group Women For America First in the crosshairs of a Jan. 6 grand jury
Politics

Meet the Kremers, leaders of MAGA group Women For America First in the crosshairs of a Jan. 6 grand juryMeet the Kremers, leaders of MAGA group Women For America First in the crosshairs of a Jan. 6 grand jury

Amy and her daughter Kylie Jane were key organizers for Trump’s Jan. 6 rally. Now they’re facing inquiries from a growing number of federal probes.

Jason Paladino
Jason Paladino

Investigative Reporter

September 15, 2022
Political campaigns are hyper-charging the gray area between political spin and misinformation to win
Misinformation

Political campaigns are hyper-charging the gray area between political spin and misinformation to winPolitical campaigns are hyper-charging the gray area between political spin and misinformation to win

“This level of undermining the integrity of the vote itself is unprecedented in modern history.”

Anya van Wagtendonk
Anya van Wagtendonk

Misinformation Reporter

September 14, 2022
A new Alex Jones trial is expected to probe the finances of his misinformation empire
Misinformation

A new Alex Jones trial is expected to probe the finances of his misinformation empireA new Alex Jones trial is expected to probe the finances of his misinformation empire

The Infowars host “doomsday prepped” his wealth to protect it from judgments, victims’ families allege ahead of Connecticut trial.

Jason Paladino
Jason Paladino

Investigative Reporter

September 8, 2022
Twitter’s new edit button has social media experts concerned about the spread of misinformation online
Misinformation

Twitter’s new edit button has social media experts concerned about the spread of misinformation online Twitter’s new edit button has social media experts concerned about the spread of misinformation online

“I’m a little bit unclear on why people are so excited about it,” Caroline Orr Bueno told Grid.

Anya van Wagtendonk
Anya van Wagtendonk

Misinformation Reporter

Updated September 2, 2022
Anthony Fauci is stepping down: How did he become the bogeyman of covid-19 conspiracy theories?
Misinformation

Anthony Fauci is stepping down: How did he become the bogeyman of covid-19 conspiracy theories?Anthony Fauci is stepping down: How did he become the bogeyman of covid-19 conspiracy theories?

Fauci was criticized for his AIDS response. The covid attacks are a different beast all together and spell trouble for the future of public health.

Anya van Wagtendonk and Jonathan Lambert
August 26, 2022
Andrew Tate isn’t just another misogynist with an online following. Here’s why you need to pay attention.
Technology

Andrew Tate isn’t just another misogynist with an online following. Here’s why you need to pay attention.Andrew Tate isn’t just another misogynist with an online following. Here’s why you need to pay attention.

Grid takes a look at why Tate’s influence in the manosphere and particular brand of hate is dangerous.

Christian Thorsberg
Christian Thorsberg

Reporter

August 23, 2022

Behind the lie of ‘87,000 armed agents’: How an obscure factoid was bent into a popular GOP talking pointBehind the lie of ‘87,000 armed agents’: How an obscure factoid was bent into a popular GOP talking point

Amid a spike in threats against federal law enforcement, Republicans place their sights on an old target: the IRS.

Jason Paladino, Investigative Reporter, and Maggie Severns, Domestic Policy Reporter
August 22, 2022

Calls for civil war after the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search aren’t new — but they are louderCalls for civil war after the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search aren’t new — but they are louder

The far right has agitated for political violence for years. This time is different.

Anya van Wagtendonk, Misinformation Reporter
August 19, 2022

Tracing a conspiracy culture throughout U.S. history: Sarah Kendzior on why con men are an American institutionTracing a conspiracy culture throughout U.S. history: Sarah Kendzior on why con men are an American institution

Sarah Kendzior explains how American history is littered with people who gained power and wealth by manipulating distrust.

Anya van Wagtendonk, Misinformation Reporter
August 15, 2022

The FBI’s Trump search warrant for Mar-a-Lago has been unsealed. Here’s what’s in it.The FBI’s Trump search warrant for Mar-a-Lago has been unsealed. Here’s what’s in it.

A federal judge unsealed the search warrant that led to FBI agents seizing items from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home.

Maggie Severns, Domestic Policy Reporter, Steve Reilly, Investigative Reporter, and Jason Paladino, Investigative Reporter
August 12, 2022

‘No Dumb Questions’: What is QAnon?‘No Dumb Questions’: What is QAnon?

Grid reporters answers questions that many are asking — and aren't really 'dumb' at all.

Anya van Wagtendonk, Misinformation Reporter, Tom Nagorski, Global Editor, and Jake Garcia, Associate Producer, Multimedia
August 10, 2022

How monkeypox myths mimic lies about covid and AIDSHow monkeypox myths mimic lies about covid and AIDS

The monkeypox emergence now has allowed it to become connected to other cultural tropes, including lasting conspiracies about covid-19 and an anti-queer political climate.

Anya van Wagtendonk, Misinformation Reporter
August 8, 2022

Truth Social — Trump’s ‘free speech’ Twitter — is accused of shadow banning: Here’s what that meansTruth Social — Trump’s ‘free speech’ Twitter — is accused of shadow banning: Here’s what that means

When Truth Social debuted over this past Presidents Day weekend, the app revealed itself to be what most experts saw as a shiny, glitchy Twitter knockoff.

Christian Thorsberg, Reporter
August 5, 2022

Key agencies have deleted text messages from Jan. 6. Are they gone for good?Key agencies have deleted text messages from Jan. 6. Are they gone for good?

Three federal agencies with major security responsibilities wiped the phones of government officials that may have contained data relevant to understanding events surrounding Jan. 6, 2021.

Steve Reilly, Investigative Reporter
August 5, 2022

Alex Jones’ origin story: 4 moments that shaped the ‘multiplatform prophet of paranoia’Alex Jones’ origin story: 4 moments that shaped the ‘multiplatform prophet of paranoia’

Misinformation brought Alex Jones fame. Now, it is at the center of the Sandy Hook defamation trial.

Justin Ray, Reporter
August 4, 2022

15 QAnon-linked candidates have won key primaries in 2022. The GOP and its leaders are embracing them.15 QAnon-linked candidates have won key primaries in 2022. The GOP and its leaders are embracing them.

QAnon conspiracy candidates are getting big help from a Republican Party eager to retake the House.

Steve Reilly, Investigative Reporter, Matt Stiles, Senior Data Visualization Reporter, Jason Paladino, Investigative Reporter, and Anna Deen, Data Visualization Reporter
July 28, 2022