Why Do Political Campaigns Use Fake News?

Imagine you're playing a game where you try to trick your friend into thinking something is true, even though it's not. That's what political campaigns do with fake news. They make up stories or twist real ones so people believe them, which can help their favorite candidate win. It’s like telling lies in a friendly competition, but instead of toys, the prize is power.

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Examples

  1. A candidate says their opponent eats cake for breakfast when they really eat cereal.
  2. A news story claims the other candidate has 10 kids, but they only have two.
  3. Fake videos show a candidate saying things they never actually said.

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