

How Fox News Fabricated a Toxic Lie for Trump—and Why It’s So Alarming
May 28, 2024
Brian Stelter joins to discuss how Fox News fabricated a false narrative about the FBI planning to use lethal force at Mar-a-Lago under Biden. They explore the dangerous consequences of pro-Trump propaganda in a hypothetical second term, media vulnerabilities to government pressure, and the risk of disengagement from critical news coverage.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Unraveling the Fabricated Conspiracy
01:50 • 8min
Exploring Consequences of Heightened Pro-Trump Propaganda in a Hypothetical Second Term
09:36 • 2min
Media Company Vulnerabilities to Government Pressure
11:20 • 6min
The Danger of Neutralizing Legitimate News and the Risk of Disengagement
17:41 • 5min