In Lieu of the truth: Every word is right, but the whole story is a lie

Published October 1, 2026 11:05am ET | Updated October 1, 2026 11:05am ET



A political statement does not have to be completely false to leave voters with a false impression.

Sometimes, every individual word can be technically defensible while the most important part of the story remains conveniently outside the frame.

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