Oprah's Ankle Monitor: Fact Or Fiction?

Following Oprah's interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, conspiracy theorists, particularly QAnon supporters, claimed that the talk show host was wearing an ankle monitor. This theory was based on stills from the interview that appeared to show a lump on the side of Oprah's boot. However, this was likely just a crease in her boot, and there is no evidence to support the claim that Oprah was wearing an ankle monitor.

QAnon supporters believe Oprah was wearing an ankle monitor

QAnon supporters believe Oprah Winfrey was wearing an ankle monitor during her interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Stills from the interview appear to show a lump on the side of Oprah's boot, which conspiracy theorists claim is an ankle monitor.

QAnon followers believe that former President Donald Trump is fighting a global Satanic trafficking ring run by baby-eating paedophiles within the Democratic party and Hollywood elite. They believe that Trump is still secretly the president and is calling the shots to take down these politicians and celebrities.

QAnon supporters have targeted Oprah because they believe she is part of an elite "cabal" of paedophiles that control the government, media, and economy. They claim that perpetrators will be brought to justice in a swift and stealthy "great awakening".

This conspiracy theory about Oprah gained traction after billionaire Jeffery Epstein was arrested in 2019 and charged with the sex trafficking of minors. Epstein kept a flight log of those who flew on his private plane, dubbed the "Lolita Express", and visited his private island, Little Saint James, where many of the alleged crimes occurred. A fake computer-typed "flight log" circulated online, listing the names of celebrities who did not appear on Epstein's real flight logs. Oprah was among the names on this fake list, and this fuelled the conspiracy theory that she was involved in sex trafficking.

QAnon supporters first accused Oprah of wearing an ankle monitor in 2020, claiming that she was under house arrest. This theory resurfaced during her interview with Meghan and Harry, with QAnon supporters claiming that stills from the interview showed her ankle monitor. However, the bump under Oprah's boot is likely a simple crease in the material of her footwear.

The bump in Oprah's boot was likely a crease in her boot

The claim that Oprah was wearing an ankle monitor stems from QAnon conspiracy theories that target celebrities and allege their involvement in child sex trafficking rings. QAnon supporters have been known to spread misinformation and falsehoods to support their narrative. In the case of Oprah, they pointed to a fake "flight log" that included her name as evidence of her involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case. This, despite the fact that Oprah did not appear on Epstein's real flight logs.

It is important to fact-check and verify information before spreading it, as conspiracy theories and misinformation can cause harm to individuals and communities.

QAnon followers believe in a 'great awakening'

QAnon followers believe in a "great awakening" that will lead to a violent day of reckoning known as "the Storm". This is when the "Deep State"—a cabal of Satan-worshipping paedophiles who control the world and run a global child sex-trafficking ring—will be arrested and sent to Guantanamo Bay to face military tribunals and execution.

QAnon followers believe that former US President Donald Trump is fighting this global Satanic trafficking ring, and that he is still secretly the president, calling the shots to take down politicians and celebrities. They believe that Trump's mission is to expose and take down the Deep State, which will happen during "the Storm".

QAnon adherents refer to the people working within the government to thwart the Deep State as "white hats". They believe that these "white hats" stopped Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton from stealing the 2016 election.

The successful completion of "the Plan" hinges on hundreds of thousands of alleged sealed indictments, supposedly compiled by the Department of Justice against prominent Democrats, Hollywood celebrities, business leaders and other elites who make up the cabal. These indictments are set to be unsealed during "the Storm".

QAnon followers also believe that nearly every recent president has been a puppet put in place by the so-called Deep State, but that Donald Trump was recruited by top military generals to run for president in 2016.

Oprah has previously responded to claims about her arrest

In March 2020, Oprah Winfrey responded to rumours circulating on Twitter that she had been arrested and had her home raided. The media mogul took to the social media platform to deny the claims, tweeting:

> Just got a phone call that my name is trending. And being trolled for some awful FAKE thing. It’s NOT TRUE. Haven’t been raided, or arrested. Just sanitizing and self-distancing with the rest of the world. Stay safe everybody.

The false claims were linked to QAnon, a far-right group that publishes fake news reports to sway public opinion or go viral. The rumours alleged that Oprah was busted for sex trafficking and that police had found young girls in her home.

This was not the first time Oprah had been the subject of such conspiracy theories. In 2021, conspiracy theorists claimed that she was wearing an ankle monitor during her interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Stills from the interview circulated online, appearing to show a lump on the side of Oprah's boot. However, this was likely just a crease in her footwear.

QAnon followers believe in a prophecy called 'the storm'

QAnon followers believe in a prophecy called "the Storm" or "the Event". This is when thousands of alleged suspects will be arrested, imprisoned, and executed for being child-eating pedophiles. The U.S. military will then take over the country, and the result will be salvation and utopia.

Followers of QAnon, the popular right-wing conspiracy theory, believe that former President Donald Trump is fighting a global Satanic trafficking ring run by baby-eating paedophiles within the Democratic party and the Hollywood elite. Many QAnon believers say that Trump is still secretly the president and is calling the shots to take down these politicians and celebrities.

QAnon supporters think that Oprah wore an ankle monitor during her interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. They believe that Oprah, like Ellen DeGeneres, is part of a trafficking ring and has been quietly arrested and is confined to her home.

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