Trump’s “Fake News” Strategy: How Poisoning the Well Works
Donald Trump has used the phrase “fake news” more than 1,600 times on social media, but the real power of the phrase is not the insult. It is what happens before you even hear the argument.In this episode of Spot the Spin, Chris breaks down the logical fallacy known as poisoning the well, how repetition can make a claim feel true, and why labeling an entire news organization as “fake” can condition people to dismiss information before evaluating the evidence. Magic-episode-01And this tactic is not limited to one politician or one party. With the midterm elections approaching, expect both…
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