I started fact-checking Trump 10 years ago. Here are 15 things I’ve learned
CNN's Daniel Dale, who started fact-checking Donald Trump's claims 10 years ago, shares 15 key lessons learned from his experience. He reveals that Trump's dishonesty has become a central feature of US politics, affecting voters, Congress, and businesses alike. Dale's findings highlight the significant impact of Trump's false claims on the US political landscape.
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- ✓ Daniel Dale started fact-checking Donald Trump's claims 10 years ago.
- ✓ Trump's relentless dishonesty has become a central feature of U.S. and world politics.
- ✓ Voters, members of Congress, allies and adversaries, CEOs and investors have had to try to understand and respond to Trump's false claims.
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Daniel Dale published an article on CNN detailing his 10-year experience fact-checking Trump, providing insights into the scale and impact of Trump's dishonesty.
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Fact-checker shares 15 lessons from 10 years of checking Trump's claims
CNN's Daniel Dale, who started fact-checking Donald Trump's claims 10 years ago, shares 15 key lessons learned from his experience. He reveals that Trump's dishonesty has become a central feature of US politics, affecting voters, Congress, and businesses alike. Dale's findings highlight the significant impact of Trump's false claims on the US political landscape.
Why it matters
The fact-checking effort began a decade ago when Dale was working as a Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star. His project aimed to scrutinize Trump's claims during his presidential campaign. The endeavor has since continued, uncovering numerous false claims made by Trump.
What is confirmed
- Daniel Dale started fact-checking Donald Trump's claims 10 years ago.
- Trump's relentless dishonesty has become a central feature of U.S. and world politics.
- Voters, members of Congress, allies and adversaries, CEOs and investors have had to try to understand and respond to Trump's false claims.
What to watch next
- Further analysis of the impact of Trump's false claims on the US political landscape
- Reactions from Trump and his supporters to Dale's findings
- Future fact-checking efforts and their potential influence on public discourse
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