Thomas Massie calls for USS Liberty probe, elevating anti-Israel conspiracy theory to House floor
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When a fringe conspiracy theory gets a congressional hearing, it reveals how elite legitimation can transform the politically unspeakable into the politically debatable — and who benefits.
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Theory Briefing
- Rep. Thomas Massie brought the USS Liberty conspiracy theory to the House floor, giving it rare institutional legitimacy.
- Tucker Carlson's remarks at Turning Point USA's Amfest helped prime the audience, showing how media figures seed narratives before politicians amplify them.
- The ADL's swift denunciation highlights the battle over Overton Window boundaries — who decides which theories are too fringe for mainstream debate.