Why Do Trump Supporters Believe in the Endorsement of Trump as President on March 4, 2021?
Recent discussions on social media and among political factions have led to a concerning belief among a segment of the Trump supporter base that Trump will somehow be reinstalled as president on March 4, 2021. This belief is largely derived from QAnon conspiracy theories. QAnon is a movement that circulates various conspiracy theories about political corruption, pedophilia rings, and the manipulation of the 2020 US election.
Origin of the Belief
The origin of this belief can be traced back to the so-called ‘Memo’ which allegedly circulated within QAnon circles. However, evidence for such a memo is flimsy at best. It is worth noting that Trump supporters who have voted for him in the past, such as those who voted in 2016 and 2020, are likely to be confused or unconvinced by such claims. Many reputable news sources and the general public have not received any indication that this date holds any significant political or governmental importance.
Dividing the QAnon Believers
According to experts, people who believe in these conspiracy theories can generally be divided into two categories. The first category consists of a small percentage of the right wing, who can be susceptible to such beliefs due to their already established tendency towards conspiracy thinking. The second category includes a small portion of the left, who often accuse the entire right-wing populace of being part of conspiracy theories. This accusation often feels like a form of projection.
Conspiratorial Thinking as a Form of Projection
It is important to recognize that accusing or believing in a broad conspiracy without sufficient evidence can be a sign of excessive genetic or learned skepticism. Left-wing individuals who accuse right-wing supporters of conspiratorial thinking might not be aware that they themselves could be engaging in similar behavior. This kind of projection can be detrimental to effective dialogue and understanding between different political ideologies.
White Supremacist Groups and the FBI Watch List
Another common belief among QAnon supporters is that white supremacist domestic terrorist groups are at the top of the FBI watch list. However, this claim is largely unfounded. Realistically, while there are smaller numbers of such groups, they are not the primary focus of law enforcement. The FBI does monitor potential threats, but the number of such individuals and groups is not sufficient to place them at the top of the watchlist.
March 4, 2021, and the End Result
Provided the 2020 US presidential election results stand, Joe Biden is expected to remain president. Kamala Harris is also set to remain Vice President. The potential for riots or demonstrations on March 4, 2021, is uncertain. Current events such as Antifa activities in Portland continue to cause unrest, but the future course of action is unpredictable.
Resumption of Normalcy
Most likely, many of the individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, protests will already have been identified and dealt with. It is unlikely that there will be a significant concentration of opposition left that could cause widespread disruption.
Providing an Insight
The author of this piece is working on a normal Thursday, and there is no indication that major events will disrupt their work. They will closely monitor news updates if necessary but plan to remain grounded and focused on their tasks.