Big League Politics New York Times columnist Paul Krugman claimed that his IP address had been “compromised” and used to “download child pornography.”
“Well, I’m on the phone with my computer security service, and as I understand it someone compromised my IP address and is using it to download child pornography,” Krugman tweeted. “I might just be a random target. But this could be an attempt to Qanon me. It’s an ugly world out there.”
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Krugman would later delete this tweet.
He claimed that “Times thinks it may have been a scam” and that he will make sure to have more security in future.”
QAnon refers to a group of conspiracy theorists who have spread rumors about alleged Deep State plots against President Donald Trump.
Various political observers were skeptical of Krugman’s assertion. Others took the time to make fun of him.
Ok boomer.
— Jessica Fletcher (@heckyessica) January 8, 2020
The biggest tell that you’re lying is that no one would be motivated to debase you more than you already have
— Adam Trahan (@AdamTrahan) January 8, 2020
Think Mrs. Krugman will buy it?
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) January 8, 2020
Paul Krugman, who has publicly admitted to having child pornography downloaded on his computer,
— Michael Malice (@michaelmalice) January 8, 2020
Krugman is an outspoken Trump critic and predicted that there would be a “global recession” after president Donald Trump was elected.
There are still no new developments on this situation.
Some speculate that such activities are common among political elites.