One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts resurfaces 9/11 conspiracy claims in podcast

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts has suggested the September 11 terror attack was a hoax in a resurfaced 2021 podcast, raising conspiracy theories about controlled demolitions on the eve of the attack's 25th anniversary. The remarks add to ongoing controversies surrounding the senator and his party. Roberts, who has previously promoted Holocaust denial material and questioned the COVID-19 pandemic, echoed claims that World Trade Centre Building 7 collapsed due to controlled demolition, despite a US investigation finding it was caused by uncontrolled fires. He has also faced scrutiny over comments about the Bondi massacre and chemtrails, which he denies endorsing. The controversy has strained One Nation, with leader Pauline Hanson defending Roberts while some colleagues privately express concern. The party faces additional scrutiny over its finances and other personnel issues, though it remains ascendant in polls.