In her inaugural briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized her commitment to honesty but immediately made a misleading statement regarding a $50 million condom contract in Gaza. This falsehood, which was quickly debunked, nonetheless gained traction in political discussions. The article highlights the alarming trend of institutionalized disinformation during the Trump administration, contrasting it with the previous term where aides often mitigated falsehoods. With officials now amplifying misleading narratives, there seems to be a new acceptance of post-truth politics, jeopardizing factual discourse in policymaking.
In her first briefing, Karoline Leavitt asserted a commitment to truth, yet quickly made a debunked claim about a blocked Gaza contract for condoms.
Trump's initial term was marked by misleading statements, but this time his cabinet amplifies disinformation, institutionalizing falsehoods in politics.
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