CNN: Talk of overturning the 2020 election on new social media platforms used by QAnon followers sparks fears of further violence

CNN ^ | June 2nd | By Jamie Gangel and Donie O'Sullivan, CNN

[RandFan]

Online conversation among Trump supporters and QAnon followers on new and emerging social media platforms is creating concern on Capitol Hill that President Donald Trump's continued perpetuation of the falsehood that the 2020 election was stolen could soon incite further violence, three congressional sources tell CNN.

The social messaging platform Telegram has emerged as a particular source of concern among law enforcement officials, the congressional sources say. Groups on the platform dedicated to QAnon and pro-Trump conspiracy theories have tens of thousands of members -- many of whom hang on every word the former President says.

Trump's comments to right-wing media outlets in recent weeks have played directly into the false belief among some of his supporters that he will be reinstated as president in the coming months.

Federal law enforcement officials say there is an overall concern about rhetoric on the election in general, both online, on Telegram and other sites, and offline.

Officials are careful to stress that much of it falls under First Amendment free speech protections. But officials are worried about how the talk can encourage and inspire people to act.

[BenLurkin]

Further violence?

More Antifa burning Portland?

More BLM looting and shootings?

More of that?

[Jewbacca]

The only violence I’ve seen are leftists like ANTIFA and belt loops matter.

[ConservativeMind]

There is nothing called “QAnon.”

It's “Q” and other people. They don't work together.

It kind of like saying “DNCPedophiles” when referencing Democrats.

Uh, maybe I should have chosen a different example.”

[TribalPrincess2U]

Sickening! The left are just sickening!

[Paladin2]

Total Projection by the Guilty.....

[Magnatron]

They can’t have alternative media. They just can’t.

So label them, castigate them, and shut them down with whatever rhetoric necessary…

[Mr. Mojo]

Further violence against unarmed, non-violent Trump supporters like Ashlii Babbitt and those now being tortured in the DC Gitmo?

[Terry L Smith]

For all those in both the Senate and the House, that are and have been in the bag all along, y’all have every right “to be concerned for yo’ az, and all yo’ traitorous bought off activities.

[zadox]

The excerpt is just dripping with panic, snark, and self righteous indignation. It is the perfect example of CNN “reporting” that people are forced to listen to at airports.

[kiryandil]

"Stolen Election Bingo"

Notice all the words.

[willk]

“..continued perpetuation of the falsehood that..”

You mean like the Russia Hoax or the China Virus not originating in the Wuhan Lab? Really CNN?

[FlyingEagle]

CNN = CIA

[kiryandil]

creating concern
continued perpetuation
falsehood
soon incite further violence
particular source of concern
false belief
overall concern about rhetoric
officials are concerned

BINGO!!!

[RandFan]

I thought it was a funny “report” too then I realized this is what passes for journalism.

[Eddie01]

They are going to run out of pearls to clutch.

I’m investing in pearls right now.

[blueplum]

Telegram is also used by antifa. Curious there are no stories about how the feds are all concerned about the violence being planned by that group - on a weekly basis, with cheerleaders and cupcake bakers egging them on.

[samadams2000]

Someone important should schedule a “”we are watching you” demonstration on the Washington mall this summer. Always good to keep politicians on their toes.

[Big Red Badger]

“Further Violence “
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Stopped Right there.
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[HIDEK6]

The rat bastards already overturned the election.