Trump on QAnon conspiracy theory: 'Is that supposed to be a bad thing?'

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President Trump declines to disavow the QAnon movement — a group that has been linked to several violent, criminal incidents and has emerged in recent months as centralized hub for conspiracy theories, experts say.

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When asked whether he supported the idea promoted by QAnon that he is secretly trying to save the world from a satanic cult of pedophiles and cannibals, Trump didn't knock down the idea."I haven't heard that. But is that supposed to be a bad thing or a good thing? If I can help save the world from problems, I'm willing to do it, and I'm willing to put myself out there," Trump said."And we are, actually.

Facebook on Wednesday banned about 900 pages and groups and 1,500 ads tied to QAnon, part of a sweeping action that also restricted the reach of over 10,000 Instagram pages and almost 2,000 Facebook groups pushing the baseless conspiracy theory that has spawned real-world violence.Ben Collins

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Why has nbcnews been covering up this violence? You have only been reporting on BLM rioting, violence, murder and rape. What violence from this Q? Show the evidence. You cannot because like the rest of MSM you are fake as fuck. Why do you promote violence? Promote good for once!

What about Democrats supporting the angry and violent BLM movement and ANTIFA? What do you say to that NBC?

FBI, investigation of trump is next? He admits his association with a known terrorist organization! Why hasn't he been investigated!! Stop this man before we end up with a revolution, here in OUR Nation!!

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Like democrats not disavowing Antifa?

No, no. The president went much further by saying that they are people who love the country. This is support

What violence have they done NBC? Worse than Antifa’s or BLM’s?

“Terrorist agrees with terrorist mindset”

Trump * Whataboutism (r the same things)

Why would that be a surprise for this man? He didn’t disavow white supremist, why would he disavow QAnon? He’s being consistent.

He always plays stupid! Oh I forgot

PennyCarrigan1 Q-anon are a bunch of lonely souls, most likely bullied, single, weak minded people. A few that are know suffer from depression, are former addicts and have low self esteem. Q seeks out these weak minded individuals to spread their tinfoil hat agendas.

This is funny the left refuses to denounce the violence of BLM and ANTIFA 85 days of violence in Portland but Trump is the problem. They don’t even try to hide their ignorance.

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He’s backing a conspiracy nut job movement full of terrorising individuals who hide in plain sight! Also a hornets nest for sex abusers! BanQAnnon

Trump stands for nothing but himself. In all fairness Q people mean well, but their Conspiracy theory is off kilter which doesn't make them bad people.

where the bat shit is your scrutiny over the 100-day war that Antifa has been destroying democrat cities across America? Oh wait your part of the problem

Can you name the list of violence they’ve committed? Conspiracy nuts maybe, but violent

Trump stands for nothing but himself. In all fairness Q people mean well, but their Conspiracy theory is off kilter which doesn't make them bad people.

FAKE A$$ NEWS!!!!!!!!

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Give me one violent event led by Q. Q is all about peace and non violence. Why is ending sex trafficking and pedophilia being labeled dangerous

He should be forced to disavow them when the Left disavows Antifa. But they won’t, so it’s stupid to try to make the President do this.

Will you guys disavow antifa ?

Please list the violent incidents Q had been linked to

ABC the trump hate network. Its ok for antifa and blm terrorism through. It is a right to protest peacefully. I dont care who does it but violence is ok on network news.

That’s somebody drinking their own kool-aid. At least let everybody else drink it and throw it over your shoulder..

He should, just like the left should disavow the people rioting in Portland and other cities

lets assume you´r right,fine, good reporting. but why would´t you say the same about BlackLivesMatter and antifa who have been doing the same or worst in a very public way?

Because they're the new tea party cult

NBC and other left wing media have been pushing, without evidence, the Trump-Russia collusion conspiracy for almost 4 yrs. This has resulted in actual violence & criminal incidents.

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So you want him to disavow QAnon for violent behavior, but you don’t want Biden and prominent Democrats to disavow the violent behavior of BLM and Antifa that perpetrate violence every single night🤔Fucking cowardly hypocrites

Why doesn't ask realDonaldTrump if QAnon is a legitimate U.S. Military operation, and put all of this non-sense to rest? Isn't that one of the primary claims?

Cause it's true

How all TV news outlets stop airing these televised 'News Conference' campaign spiels, without giving equal time to the Biden campaign? Simply report what was said at the 'News Conference,' without the pictures, when it becomes a political message, or provide equal time!

Hey, let the Devil take him! The world has enough bad & Evil people-we can give him toSatan

Have you heard of Antifa and BLM!!?

tRump will pan for his votes from any garbage that floats by.

What violent and criminal incidents has QAnon done, im confused?

realDonaldTrump has found a group of supporters that is, arguably and as fantastically improbable as it seems, even more stupid than himself. He is not going to abandon them.

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Suppose to be a bad thing was in reference to stopping elite pedo rings. Why would that matter though.

They aren't hurting me one bit. Sounds like a group of individuals that like to put pieces of a puzzle together. Not hurting anyone. Antifa and BLM on the other hand.....

This is not correct he does not support Q tell the truth

Look at the morons from trying to cause more shit. Why are these idiots around? Can't stand the media.

What an embarrassment for the US. Hang your heads republicans

Not surprised; very predictable.

Anyone thinking about how convenient those rioters arrived at the same time the military arrived?

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No news there. Trump is a mentally unstable person who believes in Alien DNA, Bleach, Hydroxychloroquine, The Boogie man and 10,000 other conspiracy theories.

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What’s there to disavow? It’s a non-violent group of Americans. 🤷🏿‍♂️

Probably because trump is one of its leaders....

What a fool.

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Are they mythical like Antifa ?

Has nbc disavowed black lives matter and antifa

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Wow you totally misinform people at every chance you can get. Show me proof of their violence. And by the way, Portland is still burning but you don’t report that.

That's because they exposed you as a member of the Deep State. Give me one reason why they should be disavowed? you can't.

His advisors are not doing Trump any favors it seems. Trump is falling into the rabbit hole

Wow. Way to take it out of context completely.

Violent? I don't see QAnons kicking people in the head in Portland. I don't see QAnons destroying property. I don't see QAnons killing innocent children. Maybe you should report in that. EnemyOfThePeople

Any one or any group, with an emphasis on any, who support or compliment him he reciprocates regardless of who it is or what they have done or believe.

What violent criminal acts? The violent criminal acts are in Portland Chicago and about 10 other cities being over run by Antifa anarchist and other non peaceful protesters. No Q supporters are looting, attacking people and burning down businesses.

Everyone knows the elites are sickos into all sorts of weird occult crap. Bohemian Grove should have been your red pill. Global elites participating in mock human sacrifice to Molloch idol. All on film. Undeniable. Male prostitutes in attendance for the Bush bros. Kids for Dems.

Look at this so called 'news' QAnon is not a violent group of people but Democrats want trump to denounce them? How about denounce BLMAntifaTerroristsThugs every single day until there all in jail DemocratsAreDestroyingAmerica

Rally that's what you are worried about right now? How about BLMAntifaTerroristsThugs

I'm still interested in why Congressional leaders won't disavow ANTIFA, with actual violence. The Legislature is an equal branch! ABC CBSNews CNN FoxNews Trump and Q can wait in line!

Trump lied and People Died

Which democrat lawmaker has disavowed Antifa or BLM....violent groups? Nobody pays attention to you biased reporting.

Agenda reporting sux

What violence? Name one...... EnemyofthePeople

Shut up and let qanon take over gop

His standard response that he has no knowledge of the group was par for his course.

That’s because he’s a lunatic!!

He will never disavow them because he leads them.

The American people will disavow hate filled, devil worshipping democrats on November 3rd.

Starting to seem less and less outlandish. WTF is this?...

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We will continue to support our beloved president despite whatever happens. America is built on loyalty WWG1GWA QAnon Trump2020

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NOT A SINGLE DEMOCRAT has condemned ANTIFA or BLM riots.... NOT ONE!!!!

WHY IS THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA STILL BROADCASTING TRUMP’S “NEWS” CONFERENCES LIVE”

Yes idiot -- it's a bad thing.

Apologize to AOC.

Cuz he is so darn smart!!!!!!

Like democrats decline to disavow Antifa?

Are we going down this road AGAIN?! Media stop giving ‘Q’ air time, Twitter time any time!

He needs all the help he can get. He's desperate.

Hey Fake News, your byline left out the part about fighting against Pedophiles.

You denounce ANTIFA and BLM? Y’all about violent a$s holes? You idiots do know an FBI attorney just plead guilty to lying to get a FISA warrant, right? It’s coming..

Trump's a turd. Flush him on Nov 3rd.

realDonaldTrump WhiteHouse Trump refuses to disavow conspiracy theorists and white supremacists/white nationalists because that's his base of voters -- they're the only people that will vote for Trump on Nov. 3 ...

Decline? Him?

Conspiracy theories are good - they're a necessary precursor to uncovering actual conspiracies. It means someone is thinking outside the box and investigating and not just going with popular opinion.

NBC is disgusting trash propaganda. No mention of the Leftist violence and rioting in the streets over the past 3 months. Instead they choose to link a right wing group violence.

Has Obama disavowed Antifa and BLM? Sad hypocrites. This is one more reason the Democrats are gonna be humiliated in November.

I mean, he only ended that line of questioning with a direct quote from Q+ 😁 MediaStillClueless

But all the Dems loving & protecting BLM/Antifa is totally fine! Transparent phony media! We all know you are working for the DNC & that’s why Trump will win again. The American people are tired of elitist trying to tell us how to think/vote!! America=free thought!! Vote Red!

Trump isn't gonna waste time answering stupid ass questions from the left media that has jack to do with lifting this country up.

Democrats have still yet to disavow BLM looting, rioting and attacking citizens.

What violent incidents? Thats a !!!!!!

Trump never surprises anymore. Think dirty tricks, bottom of the barrel, cut throat, slicker than s**t, 'master of the dark arts', this is President Donald Trump. He does not try to mask his narcissistic ways.

No do the democrats and antifa...

What violent incidents? Effin liars.

They never thought she would lose

Imagine pushing the narrative that being against child trafficking is a bad thing

NBC is precious. They refuse to report on or just deny any rioting,burning,looting, assaults and murders for the last 3 months by people whom they've encouraged but they can tell you about the violence by QAnon that no one else has seen.

“ LIES. Propaganda. Fakenews

FakeNews doing their thing. Spewing lies, smears and dsinfmmatiion. Now do the terrorist organizations blm and anifa we have months worth of criminal and terrorist actions to choose from. EnemyOfThePeople

We have two pedophiles who cheated to get there running for president but there is no conspiracy.

The president of the United States is seriously mentally ill. Does that bother you?

They like him so he likes them. And now instead of windmills causing cancer we have 5G spreading the virus. Do you think we should consider 25AmendmentNow

I want to see him disavow BLM and the criminals who support it

“They are great people!” How far our country has fallen in the past 3 1/2 years.

So NBC BLM is peaceful and QAnon is violent you guys suck with your narrative change name to NBS!! Cause y’all are full shit with this BS!!

'linked to several violent, criminal incidents' Compare this with what's been going on over the last few months in towns and cities across America, with the backing of the Democrats and the media.

Trump as a messiah is outright satanism.

What violent incidences?

I can’t trust you apologizetoaoc and then we may read your bullshit. Apologize to AOC because the people of this country deserve to have credible news sources reporting on members of our congress, AOC is the most beloved one and you tried to turn the populace against her

'....because they like me?' Does he ever listen to himself? A President who doesn't care about their principles and ethics as long as they like him? Just absurd.

Shameful president! Trump just wanted another notch on his belt. Maybe jail time. Haha.

Actually if you look at the movement, which I have, you would see the total opposite

He said he doesn't know that much about it. NBC News doesn't know that much about QAnon but they disavow the movement anyway because it's not democratic.

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Please show us where they have been violent? Antifa is not Q.

All Democrats decline to disavow ANTIFA the assholes that have been setting the country on fire for the last two months

Just like every Democrat declines to disavow rioters, BLM, and Antifa for the violence that is actually happening every day. are DesperateDemocrats posing as journalists who are really political activist.

Trump is exactly what the deep state wants. He brings the chaos. The culling has begun.

Par for the course. Next?

Demagogue-in-chief never disavows anyone on the Far Right, be they white supremacist, neo-Nazi, anti-Semitic, Islamophobic, xenophobic, you name it.

Everything you need to know about 'Q'. Think it's some wacko conspiracy theory, research it and use your OWN critical thinking. We've got to stop being told what to think.

It would be in his best interest to shut them down right now. However, his ego needs feeding.

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Ya I heard a ridiculous comment by the Fake news that the 'Q' movement was violent? WOW Violent like BLM?

Democrats decline to disavow AntifaTerrorist and BLMmarxists See how that works?

You are so corrupt!!!

This a terrorist group and the president has endorsed them because they think he is saving America and they like him. That should tell people that the president doesn’t have our best interest in mind. Are there any sane people in this administration.

But, praised one of QAnon's Conspiracy Theorists on her Republican primary win?

You fascists are the only ones saying it's been linked to violence.

NBC News is a joke.

Pretty soon it’s all he’ll have left and he knows it.

I can name hundreds of violent incidents Anitifa has done, but the media refuses to report it. Why

QANON and the Republican party...2 peas in a pod!

Why would anybody be surprised at that✌️

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Twist of words as usual... NBC is a leftist media outlet not a news outlet

He's found a new friend, makes him feel special so he won't disavow them.

Fucking BULLSHIT. REPORT ON THE VIOLENT CRIMES HAPPENING EVERY FUCKING DAY IN PORTLAND

Violent like when a Russia-gater, Bernie bro shot Rep Steve Scalia a couple years ago? I never hear of a Qanon person doing something like that, just saying

Violent? What the f$&k are you talking about?

Traitor says What? Steve Bannion did what?

Name ONE violent incident? I’ll wait....

I actually wanna know the violent and criminal things that group has done. Lol honestly, can someone share a link?

Qanon has made so many failed predictions, I can even look at people who believe it seriously

Um no I think you are thinking of antifa when you speak of violent criminal acts!

That’s because they are all he has left!

qanon taking over the gop slowly

Lol 'a group that has been LINKED (love that stupid fix all word) to several violence, criminal incidents'... this coming from NBC fake news who fully supports ANTIFA and BLM, who do just that sort of thing on a nightly basis, on film.

TRUMP2020 Devil worshipping democrats can GFT.

They are in good company with his klan supporters.

They are all he has left: the crack pots and the racists. He’ll never disavow them. He’ll embrace them.

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