For the last day of the last week in May, here are some of the highlights of what's happening in the fake news world: More fallout from last week's fake video of Nancy Pelosi (slowed down to make her appear drunk). Experts say this sort of doctored footage could just be the tip of the … Continue reading Fake News for the Week Ending May 31, 2019
Month: May 2019
Fake News for the Week Ending May 24, 2019
Sorry for missing the post last week. Busy times! So, with no further ado, here is the fake news news for this past week: Speed-manipulated videos of Rep. Nancy Pelosi are making the rounds, making it appear as if she's drunk or otherwise incapacitated and slurring her words. All fake, of course, and the various … Continue reading Fake News for the Week Ending May 24, 2019
Fake News for the Week Ending May 10, 2019
Here's all the fake news that's fit to print for this week: Karen Tumulty at the Washington Post makes a case that the biggest fake news is that of Donald Trump's alleged wealth – which, the New York Times' release of ten years worth of tax returns makes clear, is purely illusionary. She makes the … Continue reading Fake News for the Week Ending May 10, 2019
Fake News for the Week Ending May 3, 2019
What's up in the world of fake news this week? Here's a sampling: It's time to celebrate – President Trump has officially passed the 10,000 lie mark! That's right, the Washington Post, which tracks these things, reports that Mr. Trump has uttered more than 10,000 false or misleading claims since he took office. And his … Continue reading Fake News for the Week Ending May 3, 2019