Michigan GOP officials set to celebrate Juneteenth with “demon sperm” doctor and a QAnon influencer

Numerous Republican officials in Michigan are scheduled to attend a Juneteenth celebration featuring a QAnon influencer and a doctor who is best known for spreading bizarre medical claims, including that gynecological problems are caused by demon sperm. 

Bernadette Smith, the ethnic vice chair of the Michigan Republican Party, is hosting a “Juneteenth Unite America” event featuring streamer Mel K and quack Dr. Stella Immanuel. A flyer for the event also lists state Reps. Neil Friske, Pat Outman, and Steve Carra; state Sen. Rick Outman; and circuit court Judge Joseph Rossi. Republican Party groups in the state have promoted the event online. 

Mel K is a streaming host who has repeatedly pushed the QAnon conspiracy theory. During one of her programs, she stated that “99%” of QAnon has been “proven to be true”: