Social media platform will bar pages, groups, Instagram accounts for 'representing' baseless conspiracy theory; critics say move is needed, but comes too late
Experts say movement has grown sharply because it mixes core tenet claiming cabal of satanist pedophiles with conspiracy theories including anti-Semitism and white supremacy
Measure against movement, which claims Trump is crusading against a government pedophile ring, notes it has many followers who 'express anti-Semitic views'
Lauren Witzke, who has promoted QAnon conspiracy theory, claims the jurist’s 'obsession with abortion overtly singled out blacks and minorities for extermination'
Some of those tracking conspiracy theory note the 'kind of implicit anti-Semitic message about controlling the media, government and whatnot,' say it has elements of blood libel
Theories -- including on 'Jews and Blacks' running the country if Biden wins, and on Soros as 'puppet master' -- appear to stem from QAnon, are amplified by respected media outlets
Trump campaign chalks up decision to scheduling change, doesn't say whether event organized by Montana couple who expressed support for conspiracy theories will be held later
Scott Wiener, who is targeted by followers of anti-Semitic QAnon conspiracy, says social media companies must take larger role in policing hate speech on their platforms
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