Conspiracies in Transition: How Biolab Theories Replaced Q, by Dusan Bozalka

This article, written by Dusan Bozalka, explores how the biolab conspiracy theory gained momentum after the enigmatic figure “Q” from QAnon faded from the digital scene in 2021.

Jacob Creech, a former Anon known as War Clandestine, emerged as a key figure, merging QAnon’s anti-elite themes with pro-Kremlin disinformation. He spread claims that U.S.-funded biolabs in Ukraine were producing biological weapons, justifying Russia’s invasion.

The theory was amplified when Tucker Carlson covered it on Fox News in March 2022, lending it mainstream credibility. This helped it spread widely across platforms like Telegram, where conspiracy influencers furthered the narrative. The Kremlin adopted the theory, linking it to figures like Hunter Biden and George Soros, and used it in propaganda.

In Europe, conspiracy influencers adapted the biolab theory to local contexts. For example, in France, Les DéQodeurs integrated it into anti-globalist rhetoric, while Italy’s Lacrunadellago connected it to nationalist views. These influencers used the theory to maintain their social capital and relevance by adapting it to current events.

Thus, this text emphasizes that while the Kremlin co-opted the biolab narrative, its spread was largely driven by internal disinformation within Western media, particularly through Carlson’s coverage. This highlights the blurred lines between fringe theories, mainstream media, and state-backed propaganda in modern disinformation ecosystems.