President Trump said it may not be a bad thing that followers of the QAnon conspiracy theory believe he was sent to save the world from cannibals and pedophiles.
Trump was asked during a press conference on Wednesday if he was concerned about the support he has been given by QAnon conspiracy theorists. He said he appreciates their support but admitted that he does not know much about the movement.
“I don’t know much about the movement other than I understand they like me very much, which I appreciate. But I don’t know much about the movement. I have heard that it is gaining in popularity. … I’ve heard these are people that love our country, and they just don’t like seeing [riots]. So, I don’t know really anything about it other than they do supposedly like me,” Trump said.
A reporter asked if he found it problematic that QAnon followers believe he was sent to “save the world” as part of their larger conspiracy that the elites around the globe have participated in pedophilia, cannibalism, and other despicable acts.
“I haven’t heard that,” Trump said of the conspiracy. “Is that supposed to be a bad thing or a good thing? I mean, you know. If I can help save the world from problems, I’m willing to do it. I’m willing to put myself out there. And we are actually. We’re saving the world from a radical left philosophy that will destroy this country, and when this country is gone, the rest of the world would follow. … That’s the importance of this country.”
Followers of QAnon have been widely criticized for their unsubstantiated beliefs. Both Twitter and Facebook have taken action to ban QAnon conspiracy theorists from their platforms. While many have been critical of those tied to the QAnon conspiracies, at least two Republican candidates with ties to Q have won their primary elections.
