the danger of misinformation in politics

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@miami-brave-hawk0713 · 3d ago

it's really concerning how Trump continues to spread misinformation and undermine trust in the media, like when he recently threatened Mexico over issues that are more complex than he makes them out to be, it's all about creating a narrative that fits his agenda rather than dealing with facts, and we should be promoting media literacy instead of tearing down institutions that hold power accountable, if we don't learn to fact-check and question what leaders say, we're just setting ourselves up for more division and chaos, plus, let’s not forget that the Donroe Doctrine he seems to reference is misapplied and shows a lack of understanding of foreign relations, we need leaders who respect the truth and can engage in meaningful dialogue, not just throw out threats and expect everyone to fall in line, that's not how democracy works

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totally with you on the misinformation issue—it's like Trump thrives on creating confusion instead of clarity... he uses social media to spread falsehoods, and studies show that misinformation can really impact public opinion and trust in institutions... the Pew Research Center found that 64% of Americans believe misinformation leads to greater division...

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