Two Republican state lawmakers are set to speak at a convention for a fringe conspiracy theory that claims extraterrestrials are helping shape national and global policy.
Sen. Mark Finchem, R-Prescott, and Rep. Leo Biasiucci, R-Lake Havasu, are listed as speakers at “Quantum Summit 2” which will take place March 8 and 9 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The event is being put on by a group of individuals who believe in the NESARA/GESARA conspiracy theory.
In its most basic form, NESARA/GESARA is a conspiracy theory that revolves around a proposed piece of economic reforms from the 1990s called the National Economic Security and Recovery Act that conspiracy theorists believe was enacted in secret by President Bill Clinton but was covered up by the U.S. Supreme Court via a gag order and suppressed by the 9/11 attacks, which were orchestrated by President George W. Bush.
GESARA refers to a supposed global version of the economic reforms that adherents similarly believe were instituted and then hidden.
In the early 2000s, the conspiracy theory gained popularity in the early internet days as Shaini Goodwin, calling herself the “Dove of Oneness,” made bold predictions about NESARA and world events with dubious claims of “insider knowledge.”
Goodwin is a “graduate” of a new-age school whose leader often goes on homophobic and antisemitic rants and has been teaming up with QAnon. It is also tied to the NXIVM cult that was investigated for sex crimes and much more.
The conspiracy theory has regained traction in recent years as QAnon adherents have flocked to it due to its many similarities.
NESARA/GESARA has often also been called the “grandfather” of the QAnon conspiracy movement. Goodwin initially promoted it as part of a larger scam that defrauded investors of millions of dollars, with promises of the erasure of all debts and the eventual abolishment of the Internal Revenue Services.
Believers often also claim that extraterrestrials have been in communication with them or leaders within the movement and are working to promote the NESARA/GESARA agenda. A promotional video for the Cape Canaveral event that Finchem and Biasiucci will speak at mentions discussions around encouraging the U.S. Space Force to work with the “Galactic Federation.”
Finchem, Biasiucci and Republican leadership in the state House of Representatives and Senate did not respond to requests for comment, including if they are aware of the beliefs of NESARA/GESARA.
- cryptocurrency
- “collaboration between Space Force and the Galactic Federation”
- Flat Earth theories
- “the hidden realms of the inner Earth”
- “Antarctica’s mysteries and strategic importance”
- transforming the United States’ food supply to “super organic standards”
- chemtrail conspiracy theories
Biasiucci and Finchem are not strangers to conspiracy conventions. In 2021, both spoke at a QAnon convention full of conspiracy theories and antisemitic propaganda. It is unclear what Finchem and Biasiucci are scheduled to speak about at Quantum Summit 2.
Finchem has also fundraised with QAnon adherents and had major support from the QAnon community during his failed bid for statewide office in 2022.
The event costs $432 for general admission, $185 for the “Gala Dinner” and $532 for a VIP ticket.
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