The Deceitful Desperation of Donald Trump: A Look at His Lies and Fear

In the article “Donald Trump’s Desperate Lies” by Charles M. Blow, the author highlights the numerous lies that President Trump has told during his time in office. Here are some of the key points:

– The Washington Post’s fact-checker column revealed that Trump has made over 10,000 false and misleading claims as president.
– Trump lies about everything, from bragging to deflecting to defaming.
– Trump’s supporters continue to cheer for him even when he lies to their faces.
– Trump’s lies are born out of desperation and fear of being found out.
– Court records unsealed last week showed that Trump’s onetime national security adviser, Michael Flynn, provided evidence that contradicted Trump’s claims of no collusion or obstruction.
– Trump’s tweet about Flynn’s investigation was misleading and lacked context, as the Justice Department and FBI conduct their investigations in secret.

In conclusion, Trump’s narcissistic lying poses a threat to democracy by eroding trust in the government and undermining the rule of law. His constant deceit creates a culture of dishonesty and manipulation that is detrimental to the democratic process.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/opinion/donald-trump-lies.html