Pro-Trump conspiracy theorists increasingly face legal consequences

It’s fair to ask in all of this just how much some of these reflect upon the broader movement. Wohl and Burkman, in particular, have been operating on the fringes of the GOP for a long time. And Jones was, too. But starting during the 2016 campaign — long after he launched his Sandy Hook conspiracy theories — he was legitimized by Trump, who appeared on his show as a candidate and told him, “Your reputation is amazing. I will not let you down.”