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politics2 years ago

"Ramaswamy's Denialism: A Defense for Flip-Flopping Positions"

Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican candidate running for president, has been accused of distorting the truth and denying past statements in a manner reminiscent of former President Donald Trump. Ramaswamy has been scrutinized for spreading lies and exaggerations on various topics, including the 2020 election, the January 6 Capitol attack, and climate change. When confronted with evidence contradicting his denials, Ramaswamy has often claimed to have been misquoted or taken out of context. His pattern of denialism has drawn comparisons to Trump's approach to handling the truth.

politics2 years ago

Dominion CEO calls Fox settlement a 'big step forward in democracy'

Dominion Voting Systems CEO John Poulos said in an exclusive ABC News interview that the settlement agreement between Fox News and Dominion was a "big step forward in democracy" and a warning to other media companies that spread falsehoods. Fox agreed to pay $787.5 million in the defamation suit, which had accused the network of recklessly airing false election claims and conspiracy theories in the wake of the 2020 presidential election. Poulos said the effect on his company has been "devastating," but they will continue to pursue lawsuits against Trump allies.