Az GOP Lawmakers Set to Take the Stage at ‘Galactic Federation’ Conspiracy Gathering

Two Republican state lawmakers from Arizona are slated to address a gathering centered around fringe conspiracy theories connecting extraterrestrials to national and global policy-making. Sen. Mark Finchem and Rep. Leo Biasiucci will participate in “Quantum Summit 2,” scheduled for March 8 and 9 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. This event is organized by proponents of the NESARA/GESARA conspiracy theory, a concept claiming hidden economic reforms that allegedly originated in the 1990s.

At its core, the NESARA (National Economic Security and Recovery Act) theory suggests that President Bill Clinton secretly enacted this legislation, which was subsequently suppressed by the U.S. Supreme Court and later overshadowed by the 9/11 attacks, which some believers attribute to President George W. Bush. GESARA is described as an international equivalent that followers maintain was similarly enacted and concealed.

The popularity of this conspiracy theory surged in the early 2000s, largely due to Shaini Goodwin, who referred to herself as the “Dove of Oneness.” She made numerous bold claims about NESARA and its implications for global events, drawing upon dubious assertions of insider knowledge. Goodwin’s background includes associations with a new-age group led by an individual known for controversial views, including homophobic and antisemitic rhetoric.

In recent years, the NESARA/GESARA narrative has found renewed interest, particularly among QAnon supporters, who identify several similarities between the two ideologies. Often referred to as the “grandfather” of the QAnon movement, NESARA/GESARA emerged from a series of scams promising financial reforms such as debt erasure and the elimination of the IRS.

Proponents often allege that extraterrestrials are communicating with leaders of the movement and aiding in advancing the NESARA/GESARA agenda. Promotional materials for the upcoming event feature discussions encouraging collaboration between the U.S. Space Force and a so-called “Galactic Federation.”

Requests for comments from Finchem, Biasiucci, and Republican leaders in the Arizona House and Senate regarding their awareness of NESARA/GESARA’s beliefs went unanswered. The topics planned for discussion at the summit include cryptocurrency, flat Earth theories, claims of hidden realms within Earth, and the strategic relevance of Antarctica, among others.

Quantum Summit 2 will also host speakers with various conspiratorial backgrounds, including individuals associated with UFO sightings and a person who controversially claimed to be the original author of “The Matrix,” a claim dismissed by courts. Both lawmakers are no strangers to such events; they previously spoke at a QAnon convention noted for its extensive conspiracy content and antisemitic material. The specific subjects Finchem and Biasiucci will address at this year’s summit remain unclear.

Finchem has notably courted support from QAnon followers during his previous campaign for statewide office in 2022. Attendees of the Quantum Summit 2 can expect to pay $432 for general admission, $185 for a gala dinner, and $532 for VIP access.