Tim Walz's choice of the word 'misspoke' after his questionable account of being in Hong Kong during Tiananmen Square suggests a shift in how politicians handle inaccuracies.
The use of 'misspoke' as a retreat from direct accountability in political discourse represents a troubling trend, pushing the boundary from blunder to more serious misrepresentation.
Historically, leaders from Ronald Reagan to Bill Clinton have employed the term 'misspoke' to downplay significant inaccuracies, often leading the public to question the authenticity of their statements.
The evolution of the term 'misspoke' highlights how language adapts in political contexts, becoming a euphemism for what can simply be phrased as a lie.
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