The FBI has investigated QAnon for violence and domestic extremism for years, and warns its followers will likely "act as a catalyst" for future attacks — including against the U.S. government

• Former President Donald Trump is now openly embracing the QAnon religious conspiracy group.
• The FBI has long monitored the group and arrested many followers for violent crimes and attacks.
• Experts say Trump's support could galvanize the group's followers to commit more violence.

WASHINGTON —In recent weeks, former President Donald Trump has openly embraced the QAnon conspiracy theory in his social media postings and at political rallies, even as the number of real-world violent episodes – including killings – associated with the group continue to grow.

Trump's rally a week ago in Youngstown, Ohio raised concern when he spoke over a signature song tied to the group while his supporters raised their arms and their pointer fingers skyward in support. The same sequence happened again last night at a Trump rally in North Carolina, but private security guards asked at least some supporters to put their arms down, according to video of the event and reporters who were present.

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