Does Ridiculing Q Followers Fuel the Fire? Historical Lessons in Applied Social Science
The recent Senate acquittal of former president Donald Trump renewed attention on QAnon followers, with reports that some followers are taking the trial result as evidence of the correctness of their beliefs, galvanizing their faith in “the plan.” Prior to the acquittal vote, other QAnon followers had soured on the group, particularly after the failed prophecy on January 6 that Trump would remain president. Families are also experiencing hard feelings and tensions associated with QAnon, as people struggle to relate with family members who are strong believers. Whether a follow...