Reporter confronts Marjorie Taylor Greene over her belief in the Jewish space lasers conspiracy

In the world of American politics, conspiracy theories continue to surface, often dividing opinions and stirring controversy. Here's a roundup of some recent claims made by prominent politicians that have sparked debate and raised eyebrows.

During a CNN town hall, former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy claimed that the January 2021 Capitol riot was an "inside job." This assertion, however, has been widely disputed by fact-checkers and investigative bodies.

Kansas Senator Roger Marshall made headlines when he spread a conspiracy theory on Fox News, suggesting that massage parlours owned by Chinese Americans are part of a decades-long scheme orchestrated by the Chinese government and the Chinese Triad gang to infiltrate US politics.

Another conspiracy theory that gained traction within the Republican party was the notion that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship was part of a "covert government effort" to re-elect President Biden in 2024. According to a poll published by Monmouth University, about one-third of Republicans believe in this theory.

Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican congresswoman from Georgia's 14th district, has been associated with several right-wing conspiracy theories. In an interview with UK reporter Emily Maitlis, Greene was asked about her beliefs in these theories. Her response, which included the phrase "Why don't you go talk about Jewish space lasers," was widely condemned for its profanity and handling of the situation.

Greene also stated that former President Trump is the clear front runner after his landslide victory during Super Tuesday. When asked about her opinion on Trump's former opponent Nikki Haley and whether or not she could see Haley as a potential running mate for Trump, Greene did not express interest in the idea.

It should be noted that many Americans from all sides of the political spectrum believe in various conspiracy theories for differing reasons. Some research suggests that Republicans and Conservatives have shown a stronger tendency to believe in conspiracy theories than Democrats and liberals.

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson has been accused of promoting the Great Displacement Theory, which purports that white European populations are being demographically and culturally replaced by non-white peoples, especially from Muslim countries.

In a bizarre twist, Senator Marshall claimed that these massage parlours and other Chinese-American-owned businesses in Kansas were part of "the next chapter" in the plan of deceased dictator Mao Zedong to wield a nefarious influence over US politics.

The interview with Greene was about her beliefs in several right-wing conspiracy theories, and Maitlis, known as a political punchline, was at the helm of the conversation. Greene did not express interest in being a potential running mate for Trump and, when asked about her handling of the situation, Greene responded that she likes the truth, the Constitution, freedoms, and America First.