Referring to the QAnon conspiracy theory as “embarrassing” and “dangerous”, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Saturday slammed President Donald Trump for refusing to talk against it. He also said that the followers of the theory should get themselves a mental health checkup before the president dismantles ObamaCare.

“I’ve been a big supporter of mental health. I recommend the people that believe QAnon should take advantage while it still exists in the Affordable Care Act. It’s bizarre, totally bizarre,” Biden said.

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“Look at how it makes us look around the world. It’s mortifying, embarrassing and it’s dangerous. If the president doesn’t know better, which he has to know better, then my Lord we’re in much more trouble than I thought we were,” he added.

QAnon is a conspiracy theory that claims that Donald Trump is waging a secret war against elite Satan-worshipping paedophiles in government, business and the media. It alleges that there is a deep state plot against President Donald Trump.

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When asked about the theory at a press conference last month, Trump said he’s not familiar with it but that he believes those associated with it love the country. “I understand they like me very much, which I appreciate,” Trump said. “But I don’t know much about the movement,” Trump had said.