Charlie Ward (content creator)

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Charlie Ward
BornJune 1960 (age 65)
Ipswich, England
OccupationsContent creator, businessman
Known forQAnon promotion, conspiracy theories
Website https://charlieward.tv/about-me/

Charlie Ward (born June 1960) is a British right-wing content creator, conspiracy theorist and businessman known for promoting QAnon-related conspiracy theories and controversial claims about COVID-19 and finance. He resides in Spain and operates a YouTube channel and other social media accounts with a significant following.

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Career

Ward gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic by producing and sharing conspiracy theory content online. He hosts The Charlie Ward Show , where he discusses various topics, often related to QAnon theories, COVID-19 skepticism and financial advice. [1]

As of September 2020, Ward had over 170,000 subscribers on YouTube and 80,000 on Bitchute, a video-sharing platform popular among conspiracy theorists. [2]

Ward is the person with significant control of Dr Charlie Ward LTD, a company registered in the United Kingdom. He owns 75% or more of the shares and voting rights and has the right to appoint or remove directors. [3]

Views and controversies

QAnon promotion

Ward is described as a "prominent QAnon promoter" and has been associated with the spread of QAnon-related conspiracy theories. [2] He has appeared at events like the ReAwaken America Tour, which has been linked to QAnon and other conspiracy theories. [4]

COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation

Ward has been involved in spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines. Fact-checking organizations have debunked several claims made by Ward regarding the pandemic. [5]

Financial advice controversies

Ward has promoted the purchase of gold and silver through Bullion By Post, a UK-based precious metals retailer. His promotions have raised concerns about potential violations of financial regulations. [2]

Media coverage and public reception

Ward's activities have drawn attention from various media outlets and fact-checking organizations. He has been described as a key figure in the spread of conspiracy theories, particularly in the UK and Europe. [6]

In May 2023, Ward was removed as a speaker from a ReAwaken America Tour event due to controversy over his praise of Adolf Hitler. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "QAnon: What is it and where did it come from?". BBC News. 2020-09-03. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  2. 1 2 3 "QAnon supporters promote gold sales online". The Times . 2021-01-25. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  3. ↑ "DR CHARLIE WARD LTD - People with significant control". Companies House. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  4. 1 2 Michelle Goldberg (2023-05-15). "Whose Version of Christian Nationalism Will Win in 2024?". The New York Times. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  5. ↑ "Doctors administering COVID-19 vaccines aren't guilty of war crimes". PolitiFact. 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
  6. ↑ "Conspiracy epidemic, born in US, spreads in Europe". France 24. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2023-08-08.
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