Why Are GOP State Lawmakers Introducing Bills Based on Claims by Fringe Conspiracy Theorists?

For years, conspiracy theorists made wild claims about 'chemtrails,' 5G WIFI, and geoengineering. Now, GOP lawmakers in several states have introduced bills based on claims by conspiracy theorists.

The contrail of a Sunwing Airlines airplane flying over New York. (Image: Gary Hershorn / Getty Images)

UPDATE: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed SB 2691 (4/12/24)