"Fake News" According to Trump: A Critical Intervention

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Brief Overview

Donald Trump's use of the term “fake news” is worrisome, but responses to it have been inadequate. I attempt to identify what is worrisome for democracy about Trump's usage while better accounting for its persuasiveness among some Americans.

Author

• Jonathan D Whitsett, Ohio State University