The 2020s
65 theories
2020 US Presidential Election Fraud
The 2020 election fraud conspiracy claims widespread voter fraud stole the presidency. All 60+ legal challenges failed. Courts, audits, and officials debunked.
5G Caused / Spread COVID-19
The specific claim that 5G millimeter wave radiation either caused COVID-19 symptoms directly or weakened immune systems, with the timing of 5G rollouts in Wuha
The 764 Network
The 764 network targets children through Discord and Roblox, coercing them into self-harm and violence. The FBI calls it a tier-one threat. Most parents have never heard of it.
H5N1 Bird Flu Plandemic Conspiracy
When H5N1 bird flu hit, the conspiracy playbook from COVID was already written. Claims of engineered pandemics, food supply control, and RFK Jr.'s dangerous advice.
Boeing Whistleblower Deaths
Two Boeing whistleblowers died within weeks of each other in 2024, both during active legal proceedings. Coincidence or something darker?
CBDC / Digital Dollar Surveillance Control
Fears that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will give governments unprecedented ability to track, freeze, or restrict spending — enabling total financial
COVID-19 as Engineered Bioweapon
The claim that SARS-CoV-2 was deliberately engineered as a biological weapon — by China, the US, or a shadowy elite — with genetic 'insertions' cited as evidenc
COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory
The hypothesis that SARS-CoV-2 originated from the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Evidence, intelligence assessments, and the ongoing scientific debate.
COVID-19 Origins Conspiracy
Did COVID-19 come from a wet market or a lab? The FBI and DOE say lab leak. The WHO says natural origin. The Wuhan Institute of Virology isn't talking. The question remains unresolved.
COVID Vaccines Causing Mass Death
Claims that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are killing and injuring millions through blood clots, myocarditis, prion disease, and immune system destruction — with the d
COVID Vaccine Microchip / Tracking
The viral theory that COVID-19 vaccines contain nano-scale microchips or hydrogel structures that enable location tracking, with Bill Gates and ID2020 accused o
COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories (Overview)
A comprehensive overview of COVID-19 conspiracy theories including lab leak, bioweapon, 5G, vaccine microchips, Great Reset, and more.
Critical Race Theory — Anti-White Cultural Agenda
The political right's reframing of academic Critical Race Theory as a sinister anti-white ideological program being secretly installed in K-12 schools to erase American history and demonize white people.
Dead Internet Theory
The Dead Internet Theory claimed most online content and users are fake. In 2025, with AI bots generating over half of web traffic, the theory looks less crazy every day.
Diddy / Sean Combs Conspiracy Theories
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was convicted on two counts in 2025, but QAnon and social media spun his arrest into a sprawling web of fabricated tapes, arson plots, and satanic panic. Here's what's real.
DOGE: Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency
How Elon Musk's DOGE gained access to Social Security, Treasury, and IRS data on millions of Americans — whistleblowers, Russian IP logins, and a dozen lawsuits.
Dominion Voting Systems Conspiracy
The claim that Dominion Voting Systems machines were programmed to switch votes from Trump to Biden — leading to Dominion's landmark $787.5M defamation settlement with Fox News.
GameStop Short Squeeze — Wall Street vs. Reddit
When Robinhood halted GameStop purchases during the 2021 short squeeze, retail investors alleged market manipulation to protect short-selling hedge funds like Melvin Capital and Citadel.
Mark of the Beast / 666 Vaccine Chip Theory
COVID-19 vaccine microchip theories blended with Biblical Revelation prophecy to claim vaccines or RFID chips represent the 'Mark of the Beast' required for buying and selling in end times.
The Great Reset Conspiracy
The conspiracy theory that COVID-19 was exploited by the World Economic Forum to implement a 'Great Reset' of global capitalism and governance.
AI Claim Denial Algorithms by Health Insurers
Confirmed through lawsuits and ProPublica investigations: health insurers like Cigna and UnitedHealthcare use AI tools to auto-deny thousands of claims per hour without physician review.
January 6 Capitol Attack — False Flag Theory
Theories that the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack was organized by the FBI, Antifa, or Nancy Pelosi as a false flag to frame Trump supporters — investigated and debunked by multiple inquiries.
Karen Read Trial Conspiracy
Karen Read was charged with killing her boyfriend. But the defense says corrupt cops framed her to cover up the real murder at a house party. The evidence is wild.
2025 Los Angeles Wildfires Conspiracy
The 2025 LA fires killed 29 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Then came the conspiracy theories — from space lasers to Diddy evidence destruction.
Maui Lahaina Fire Conspiracy Theories
Examining conspiracy theories surrounding the devastating 2023 Lahaina fire — from directed energy weapons to billionaire land grabs and government negligence.
mRNA Vaccines Alter DNA
The widespread false claim that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines permanently alter recipients' DNA — physically impossible given that mRNA never enters the cell nucleus and is degraded within days of injection.
Ozempic & GLP-1 Conspiracy Theories
Examining conspiracy theories around Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs — from Big Pharma profit motives to suppressed side effects, food industry connections, and the obesity-industrial complex.
Project 2025
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 is either a roadmap for American renewal or a blueprint for authoritarianism. The truth depends on which 450 pages you read.
RFK Jr. and the MAHA Health Conspiracy
RFK Jr. leads HHS with claims that Big Pharma and Big Food are poisoning America. Some concerns are legitimate. Others could get people killed.
Signalgate — When the Pentagon's War Plans Landed in a Journalist's Group Chat
How National Security Advisor Mike Waltz accidentally added The Atlantic's editor to a Signal chat where top Trump officials shared classified Yemen airstrike plans.
TikTok Ban Conspiracy
Was banning TikTok really about Chinese spying, or was it about silencing a platform the establishment couldn't control? The conspiracy theories cut in every direction.
Trump Butler Assassination Attempt Conspiracy (2024)
The July 13, 2024 shooting at Trump's Butler, Pennsylvania rally spawned theories about Secret Service stand-down orders, a second shooter, and deep-state orchestration.
$TRUMP Meme Coin Conspiracy
Three days before taking office, Trump launched a meme coin that made insiders billions while retail investors lost everything. Was it corruption in plain sight?
UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Conspiracy
Brian Thompson's assassination exposed America's rage at health insurance. The conspiracy theories that followed say more about the system than the shooter.
Ukraine Bioweapons Conspiracy
Russia's claim that the US operates secret biological weapons labs in Ukraine, amplified by Tucker Carlson and others; Victoria Nuland's congressional testimony about 'biological research facilities' was seized upon as proof.
Wayfair Human Trafficking Conspiracy Theory
An in-depth examination of the 2020 Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy theory — how overpriced cabinets sparked one of the internet's wildest viral accusations.
AI Sentience Cover-Up
Claims that major AI systems (Google's LaMDA, GPT models) have already achieved sentience and that their creators are suppressing this fact to avoid regulatory,
BlueAnon — Left-Wing Conspiracy Theories
BlueAnon: the umbrella term for liberal and left-wing conspiracy theories — from Russiagate maximalism to stolen elections in 2000 and 2004. The mirror image of QAnon that nobody wants to talk about.
Bored Ape Yacht Club Racist Symbolism Theory
Artist Ryder Ripps claimed the Bored Ape Yacht Club was full of hidden Nazi symbolism. He was sued for $9 million. Here's what actually happened.
Central Bank Digital Currency as Control Grid
Will government-issued digital currencies enable total financial surveillance? Examining the real capabilities of CBDCs, the valid privacy concerns, and where conspiracy theory begins.
COVID Death Count Inflation
Did governments inflate COVID-19 death counts to justify lockdowns? Examining the 'died with vs. died from' debate, excess mortality data, and how counting actually works.
Plandemic: COVID-19 Was Planned
The 'Plandemic' documentary's claims by disgraced researcher Judy Mikovits that Anthony Fauci orchestrated a coordinated pandemic response for financial gain, and that COVID-19 vaccines are tools of depopulation.
COVID Vaccine Spike Protein Shedding
The claim that vaccinated individuals 'shed' spike proteins, infecting unvaccinated people nearby and causing menstrual irregularities, miscarriages, and other health effects — debunked by immunology and virology.
Election Denial / Stop the Steal Movement
The broader movement rejecting the legitimacy of the 2020 presidential election — and by extension many subsequent elections — that has reshaped the Republican Party around the belief that American elections are systematically rigged against conservatives.
15-Minute City as Open-Air Prison Plot
The conspiracy theory that 15-minute city proposals will confine residents to small geographic zones enforced by cameras and permits. Oxford's trial targeted by protests.
Fogvid-24 Chemical Fog Conspiracy
In late 2024, social media users claimed mysterious fog was a chemical weapon dubbed 'Fogvid-24.' Meteorologists had a simpler explanation.
Food Processing Plant Fires Conspiracy
In 2022, social media users compiled lists of food facility fires claiming a plot to destroy America's food supply. The numbers told a different story.
FTX Collapse — Political Money Laundering Conspiracy
After FTX's $8 billion collapse, conspiracy theories alleged SBF was laundering Ukrainian aid money through Democratic Party donations. The truth was more mundane — and more criminal — than the conspiracy.
Gain-of-Function Research Cover-Up
Did NIH-funded gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology contribute to the COVID-19 pandemic? The evidence, the denials, the congressional investigations.
Ivermectin COVID-19 Suppression
The controversial claim that ivermectin is an effective COVID-19 treatment suppressed by health authorities and pharmaceutical companies to protect Emergency Use Authorization for vaccines and protect new antiviral drug revenues.
Italygate — Italian Satellites Stole the US Election
In the final days of the Trump presidency, a theory emerged that Italian military satellites had been used to switch votes from Trump to Biden. It was presented in the White House. It was completely fabricated.
Jim Carrey Clone Conspiracy
Jim Carrey went from manic comedian to philosophical artist. Conspiracy theorists say that's because the original Jim was replaced. Here's what actually happened.
Vaccine-Induced Myocarditis Conspiracy
The amplified (but real-signal-containing) claim that mRNA COVID vaccines cause myocarditis at rates exceeding official disclosure, with regulatory agencies accused of downplaying risks — particularly in young males.
New Jersey Drone Sightings (2024)
In late 2024, thousands reported mysterious drones over New Jersey. Conspiracy theories ranged from Iranian spies to fake alien invasions. Here's what we know.
OceanGate Titan Conspiracy Theories
The OceanGate Titan implosion killed 5 people in June 2023. The conspiracy theories range from media distraction to corporate cover-up — and some have teeth.
Panama Canal Trump Conspiracy
Trump threatened force over the Panama Canal, claiming China controls it. The truth involves Hong Kong ports, BlackRock deals, and 120 years of American imperialism.
Red Heifer Sacrifice — Third Temple Apocalypse Trigger
Numbers 19 requires a red heifer sacrifice to purify the Temple site. In 2023 Israel imported red heifers from Texas for this purpose, alarming Muslims worldwide and sparking apocalyptic theories.
USAID Shutdown Conspiracy
When DOGE and the Trump administration moved to gut USAID, both sides saw conspiracy. The right saw a globalist slush fund. The left saw sabotage of democracy itself.
VAERS Data Manipulation & Vaccine Deaths
How anti-vaccine activists weaponized the VAERS database to claim COVID-19 vaccines killed thousands — misrepresenting a passive reporting system designed to detect safety signals, not prove causation.
WHO Global Health Treaty as World Government
Claims that the WHO Pandemic Treaty and IHR amendments will create a health dictatorship, overriding national sovereignty. Examining the evidence and politics.
Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassination Plot (2024)
In late 2024, reports emerged of an alleged assassination plot targeting Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Competing theories point to domestic extremists, foreign actors, or political fabrication.
COVID Masks Cause Oxygen Deprivation / CO2 Poisoning
The false claim that wearing face masks during COVID-19 causes dangerous oxygen deprivation or CO2 toxicity, recycled from earlier anti-mask arguments used against surgical masks in healthcare settings.
Luna 25 Crash — Space Race Sabotage Theory
The theory that Russia's Luna 25 spacecraft, which crashed into the Moon in August 2023, was sabotaged by Western powers to prevent Russian lunar achievements.
UAP Disclosure: What the Government Finally Admitted
David Grusch testified before Congress that the U.S. has recovered non-human craft. What did Congress actually hear, what was confirmed, and what remains classified?
Vatican Holy Doors — 'Portals to Hell' Theory
A viral 2024 conspiracy theory claiming that Vatican Holy Doors sealed until the 2025 Jubilee are demonic portals or Satanic gateways. The reality is a 700-year-old Catholic tradition.