3. Most Americans have heard of the conspiracy theory that the COVID-19 outbreak was planned, and about one-third of those aware of it say it might be true

Most Americans have heard at least a little about the conspiracy theory that the COVID-19 outbreak was planned

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Most Americans have heard at least a little about the conspiracy theory that the COVID-19 outbreak was planned
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