Political groups use fake news sites to fill void left by local newspapers, impacting discourse and voter trust as per NewsGuard report.
1,265 fake local news websites in the US now outnumber legitimate local news sources, showing the extensive reach and influence of such sites.
Pink slime websites, funded domestically, contribute to partisanship and media distrust, started as early as 2004 by Brian Timpone of Metric Media.
Use of fake news sites reflects a belief that existing media is biased, exacerbating partisanship and trust issues as political groups emulate each other's tactics.
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