A Day of Lies: Donald Trump’s Unprecedented Campaign Strategy
**Lies told by Donald Trump on August 1st:**
– Claimed the story was not about Mr. Khan, but about radical Islamic terrorism
– Insinuated that Ghazala Khan did not speak because of her Muslim faith
– Suggested Khizr Khan does not have a right to say Trump has not read the Constitution
– Pushed out a conspiracy that Khan has ties to the Muslim Brotherhood
– Falsely claimed Putin is not going into Ukraine, despite already being in Crimea
– Claimed he raised a lot of money for vets, but only donated $1 million after being questioned
– Promised to build a wall and have Mexico pay for it without explaining how
– Said Syrian refugees coming to America are unknown entities, despite a rigorous screening process
– Falsely claimed ISIS stole a passport machine from the US
– Claimed Pennsylvania’s manufacturing decline was caused by Hillary Clinton’s policies
– Mocked other politicians for using a teleprompter, despite his own frequent use
– Called Clinton “the devil” and claimed he doesn’t know Putin, despite previous statements
**How his narcissistic lying is a threat to democracy:**
Donald Trump’s consistent and blatant lying not only erodes trust in the political system but also undermines the very foundation of democracy. When a leader continuously spreads falsehoods and manipulates the truth for personal gain, it creates a dangerous environment where misinformation reigns supreme, and the public’s ability to make informed decisions is compromised. This type of behavior sets a dangerous precedent where facts become subjective, and reality is distorted to fit the narrative of those in power, ultimately threatening the core principles of democracy.
Source: The Daily Beast – https://www.thedailybeast.com/