Bulwark Takes Why Has the Media Stopped Fighting Trump’s Lies?
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Aug 6, 2025 Will Saletan dives into Donald Trump’s latest fabrications, focusing on his claims about job numbers and the 2020 election. He discusses how these falsehoods have become a rallying cry for many Republicans. The conversation explores the cycle of misinformation fueled by political leaders and the troubling trend of media desensitization, illustrating how false claims are becoming normalized. It's a deep look into the consequences of these narratives for public discourse and voter behavior.
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Delusion Spreads From Election To Everything
- Trump's delusion about a rigged 2020 election expanded to a broader belief that many things are rigged.
- Republicans mistakenly thought this delusion was isolated and could be ignored, but it spread to other claims.
Voters Overlooked Trump's Lies
- Many voters knew the 2020 election was not rigged but voted for Trump anyway.
- They bet his falsehood was a one-off, enabling his 2024 reelection despite the lie.
Trump's Rigged Election Rally Support
- Trump repeatedly asserts the 2020 election was rigged, gaining loud applause from crowds and Republican elites.
- Politicians and donors openly support his false claims at events like CPAC and dinners.