A study reveals that far-right populists disproportionately spread fake news on social media compared to mainstream or far-left politicians. Researchers Petter Tornberg and Juliana Chueri analyzed tweets from MPs across 26 countries, correlating them with factuality ratings from fact-checking services. Their findings indicate that far-right populism is a strong predictor of misinformation propagation, raising concerns about its impact on democratic integrity. The study emphasizes the need for awareness and intervention from policymakers and the public to address these trends and their implications for society.
Far-right populists are significantly more likely to spread fake news on social media than politicians from mainstream or far-left parties, according to a study.
The findings underscore the urgent need for policymakers, researchers, and the public to understand and address the intertwined dynamics of misinformation and radical right populism.
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