At a recent gathering in North Carolina, former President Trump grew even more angry at Democratic prosecutors. He compared their investigations to those of notorious criminals Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Al Capone put together. People in the crowd laughed and cheered as Trump said, “I am the most honest person that God ever created.”
As Trump prepares for another run for the White House, studies show that more and more Republicans agree with what he says, even though fact-checkers find evidence to the contrary. Steve Schmidt, a Republican political analyst, pointed out that Trump is seen as both a serial liar and the most honest president, which shows that people have different ideas about him.
Fact-checkers are looking closely at Trump’s claims, but his core followers are still sticking with him. Even when there are problems, like with Trump’s latest claims about Ruby Garcia, who was raped by an undocumented immigrant, his supporters don’t seem to be changing their minds. A big part of the community really connects with Trump’s story, which makes people’s views more divided.
While Trump’s comments get a lot of attention, President Biden’s mistakes get much less attention. Experts say this is because of a number of things, such as the nature of Biden’s comments and long-held stories about both politicians. In the end, how these lies affect voters relies on things like how the media covers the race, how the candidates are running their campaigns, and how biased each voter is.
Confirmation bias has become more common since Trump took office. It shows how hard it is to have a political conversation where truth often takes a back seat to group loyalty. Even though politics are always changing, the fight over stories and ideas is still one of the most important parts of American politics.
