What is QAnon? Explaining the bizarre rightwing conspiracy theory
by Julia Carrie Wong in San Francisco from Technology | The Guardian on (#3VWHJ)
The sprawling internet theory, beloved by Trump supporters, has ensnared everyone from Tom Hanks to Hillary Clinton
If you happened to be watching YouTube videos on Monday morning and were struck by an urge to check in on one of America's most beloved movie stars, you were in for a nasty surprise.
"Sarah Ruth Ashcraft says Tom Hanks is a pedophile", read the title of the top video search result for the actor's name. "Tom Hanks' Alleged 'Sex Slave' Speaks Out", read another top search result.
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