Great Replacement conspiracy theory in the United States (original) (raw)

In the United States, the far-right Great Replacement conspiracy theory holds that political elites are purposefully seeking to increase the number of racial minorities to displace the white American population. Supporters have used the conspiracy theory as a populist (and often racist) canard to advocate anti-immigration policies, and to discredit politicians who they perceive as left-wing. The theory has generated strong support in many sectors of the Republican Party of the United States and has become a major issue of political debate. It also has stimulated violent reactionary responses, including mass murders. The name is derived from the Great Replacement theory promoted in Europe, and also has similarities to the white genocide conspiracy theory.