In Washington, Fake News Is Everywhere

Tags: Big Government, U.S. Economy, War and Foreign Policy

02/04/2021 Ryan McMaken Tho Bishop

We’re supposed to believe that with Trump gone, political discourse will now be more honest and accurate. The reality is the Washington establishment is built on lies and myths and conspiracy theories. Here are just a few of them, from Russiagate to government spending.

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