A recent article published by The Wall Street Journal and referenced by several other media outlets have linked the QI Group with various allegations in connection with US Republican nominee Tulsi Gabbard.
These unsubstantiated allegations range from frivolous assertions of being a “cult” to inaccurate and unverified references to our business and their legitimacy.
These allegations are false, baseless, and incorrect. Insofar as they have made unfounded characterisations of religious beliefs, they are also regrettable. These media reports are designed as part of a broader political scheme and campaign of discredit against a nominee and/or her team, with the QI Group being dragged into it needlessly.
To be clear: the QI Group has no connection whatsoever to Ms. Gabbard, her political campaign, or the Science of Identity Foundation.
The Wall Street Journal contacted the QI Group on a weekend, providing it with less than 48 hours to respond to a series of highly biased questions. No assurance was provided that our replies would be published in full, and fairly with sufficient response time. Given the highly biased nature of their inquiries, the time limit of their request, and their refusal to assure us of publishing our responses in full, we declined to engage. This reinforces the opinion that the intent was to further a lack of objectivity towards a predetermined agenda.
We strongly reject the allegations in their entirety. We are committed to transparency and integrity in all our business dealings. We urge The Wall Street Journal to uphold the principles of fair and unbiased journalism by correcting the selective and misleading narrative that omits critical facts that would provide readers with an accurate picture.