Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

A person holds a "Q" sign standing for "QAnon."
Guests cheer for President Donald Trump in August 2018 in Lewis Center, Ohio. The Star Tribune is reporting that six Republican-endorsed candidates for the Minnesota Legislature have expressed support for QAnon online.
Scott Olson | Getty Images 2018

As the November election draws near, we’ve been following stories about the QAnon conspiracy theory and its growing influence in American politics.

The Star Tribune is reporting that six Republican-endorsed candidates for the Minnesota legislature have expressed support for QAnon online.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with the Star Tribune’s Stephen Montemayor about his reporting.

Use the audio player above to listen to the segment.

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