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Pauline Hanson is under mounting pressure to oust her top senator, Malcolm Roberts, after his explosive 2024 comments on Alex Jones’ show—where he endorsed conspiracy theories like the Sandy Hook massacre being staged and praised Jones, a known purveyor of misinformation. As One Nation seeks broader appeal, Roberts’ defiant social media posts defending his remarks and accusing the media of bias only intensify the backlash. Critics, including Independent MP Allegra Spender, call his support of anti-Semitic tropes “shameful,” while Barnaby Joyce distances himself from Roberts’ false flag claims. Adding fuel to the fire, Roberts’ 2025 interview suggesting chemtrails are U.S. military experiments further erodes public trust. With scrutiny mounting, Hanson must now confront whether to stand by her ally—or sever ties to preserve her party’s credibility.

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