For all QAnon’s talk about revolution, it had imposed a complacency on its believers. There had been no need to get involved in politics, because Trump and the Q Team had everything handled behind the scenes. QAnon slogans told supporters that they were “watching a movie” and to “get the popcorn.” They should “trust the plan” and accept that there were “patriots in control.” But the new breed of QAnon leaders made clear at the conference that they wanted more action.