Donald Trump's Empire of Lies - Vocal
From nuclear lies to fake war memorials, a deep dive into how Trump’s falsehoods shaped public perception—and politics. “This is the biggest lie ever told to the American public.” These words weren...
“This is the biggest lie ever told to the American public.”
These words weren’t spoken about a random conspiracy theorist. They were about Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States—perhaps the most controversial figure in modern political history.
Whether it was the Iran nuclear strike, the 2020 election fraud claims, or even bizarre tales about winning golf tournaments he didn’t play in, Trump has constructed a public image built on deception, exaggeration, and manipulation.
The Iran Nuclear Hoax
In a shocking televised statement, Trump announced that the U.S. had obliterated Iran’s nuclear sites and permanently dismantled their nuclear program. He used the word “obliterate” to emphasize finality. But U.S. intelligence reports, leaked by the Defense Intelligence Agency itself, later revealed that the actual damage was minimal. When media outlets like CNN and The New York Times reported the truth, Trump demanded the reporters be fired—ironically reinforcing the credibility of the reports.
A Career Built on Lies
According to The Washington Post, Trump made over 30,000 false or misleading statements during his presidency. That’s roughly 21 lies a day. Toronto Star reported over 5,000 false claims between 2017 and 2019 alone. Early on, media outlets hesitated to use the word “lie,” but by mid-2019, they had no choice.
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From nuclear lies to fake war memorials, a deep dive into how Trump’s falsehoods shaped public perception—and politics. “This is the biggest lie ever told to the American public.” These words weren...