Conspiracy theories articles
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Republicans fell down their own Trump conspiracy theory rabbit hole
In Umberto Eco's classic novel "Foucault's Pendulum," a group of friends develop a ridiculous conspiracy theory as a game, only to start believing it themselves, with horrible consequences for everyone involved. Now, many Republicans have stumbled into the same trap, promoting conspiracy theories about the 2020 election that will make it harder for them to win in 2024. The latest example comes from Wisconsin Senate candidate Eric Hovde, the GOP’s likely nominee against Democratic Sen. Tammy...
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Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
Former President Donald Trump turned to one of his favorite themes on Friday — the specter of immigrants improperly voting in federal elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson came to the former president’s Florida compound to announce that he would introduce a bill to stop those who are not citizens from voting in elections. Trump has […]
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Noncitizen voting isn't an issue in federal elections, regardless of conspiracy theories. Here's why
By NICHOLAS RICCARDI Associated Press Former President Donald Trump is turning to one of his favorite themes, the specter of immigrants improperly voting in federal elections. House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday came to the former president’s Florida compound to announce that he would introduce a bill to stop those who are not citizens from