Eric C. Berthel (born March 28, 1967) is an American politician and a Republican member of the Connecticut Senate, representing the 32nd District since 2017.
[2] In September 2020, Berthel's car was photographed with a window sticker supporting QAnon, a right-wing movement promoting baseless conspiracy theories.
After the sticker came to attention on social media, Berthel initially defended the QAnon conspiracy theory by contending that it has "inspired more people to participate in policy and government.
It was my lack of fully understanding this movement that led me to put these words on my car for which I deeply regret.
[5] Berthel has introduced legislation calling for the reintroduction of bear hunting in Connecticut.