Fact-checking and verification are all well and good, but what’s a straight news title to do when the President-elect tweets out bizarre, discredited conspiracy theories?
Sayeth the Donald …
So sayeth the headlines?
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There are elements of our “news” media that still think he should be given the benefit of the doubt.
Up & tweeting at 7.30am – surely this is not the sort of thing that would be allowed a hyperactive preteen?
At what point does he become omnipotent on Jan 21st, 2017. The world quivers in anticipation.
…. Rust never sleeps.
Aug 12 = “Obama founded ISIS”.