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The Party of the Big Lie: How GOP Misinformation Fuels Authoritarianism
From Donald Trump’s baseless claims of a stolen election to widespread COVID-19 falsehoods and climate change denial, the GOP has systematically undermined truth in favor of a political strategy driven by manipulation.
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The Party of the Big Lie: How GOP Misinformation Fuels Authoritarianism
The modern Republican Party has increasingly built its foundation on misinformation, conspiracy theories, and outright deception. From Donald Trump’s baseless claims of a stolen election to widespread COVID-19 falsehoods and climate change denial, the GOP has systematically undermined truth in favor of a political strategy driven by manipulation. But this isn’t just a case of dishonest politics—it's a dangerous slide toward authoritarianism.
The Big Lie as a Political Weapon
Perhaps the most damaging falsehood in recent American history is Trump’s insistence that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against him. Despite overwhelming evidence confirming the election’s legitimacy—along with numerous court rulings dismissing claims of fraud—the…
