Governments are not clever enough to mastermind conspiracy theories, says Jacob Rees-Mogg

Governments are not clever enough to mastermind conspiracy theories, says Jacob Rees-Mogg
Gabrielle Wilde

By Gabrielle Wilde


Published: 26/03/2024

- 07:58

Jacob Rees-Mogg spoke about the conspiracy theories surroundning the Princess of Wales

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg has said people who believe conspiracy theories about the Princess of Wales ‘ought to have their head examined’ and claimed governments are ‘not clever enough’ to implement conspiracy theories.

Speaking on GB News, Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg said:

“After months of conspiracy theories and vicious speculation, Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, revealed last week that she had been diagnosed with cancer, really exposing the unpleasant tendency in many to spread malignant lies.

“What I really want to discuss is the phenomenon of conspiracy theories themselves, with a hope of bringing some insight as someone who once sat at the cabinet table, has overseen a department and has been privy to conversations that determine public policy.

“Whether it's the fake moon landings, that George Bush was behind 9/11 or that MI6 was behind the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, the verdict is this:

“Governments are chaotically managed, chronically disorganized and in a constant state of attempting to keep their heads above water. They're simply not able to execute the sort of grand conspiracies of which they are accused. They're not clever enough.

“So when the next round of speculation unfolds about whoever the unfortunate individual may be, the people who spread unpleasant lies about the Princess of Wales ought to keep this in mind.

“Frankly, if you believe these conspiracy theories, you would have your head examined.”

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