Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Leonard L. Glass and Bandy X. Lee January 17, 2019 The fact that President Trump lies multiple times a day has become inescapably obvious to all but his most blinkered supporters. In that group of hard loyalists, his inveterate lying doesn’t merit direct refutation, just proper appreciation. Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway introduced us to “alternative facts,” which imply that the president does not see the utility of participating in our truth when his “gut” is much more reliably Donald-friendly. Rather, he operates alongside or above our truth through his own elusive discernment, always confidently doubling down. We, the benighted, are mired in a universe defined by science, history, and direct observation that clearly can no longer be trusted, since it is offered via “the enemy of the people” or “fake media” who, … [Read more...] about Why Trump lies, and why you should care
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims Trump lied about immigrants in Oval Office address
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., joined The Rachel Maddow Show following President Trump’s Oval Office address to the nation Tuesday night. The purpose was to allow Trump to make his argument to the American people for the need for a border wall, and he cited violent crimes and drug trafficking as two of the main reasons. Ocasio-Cortez, who recently said there’s “no question” Trump is racist, once again did not mince words when speaking about the president.“In the actual address, there was falsehood after falsehood, and we have to make sure we get the facts straight,” Ocasio-Cortez said. “Immigrants commit crimes at a far lower rate than native-born Americans.”Trump had stressed the need to stop people from crossing the border illegally, saying, “Every day, Customs and Border Protection agents encounter thousands of illegal immigrants trying to enter our … [Read more...] about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims Trump lied about immigrants in Oval Office address
Perspective: Trump lied to me about his wealth to get onto the Forbes 400
Opinion Jonathan Greenberg, The Washington Post Published 7:25 am, Friday, April 20, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery … [Read more...] about Perspective: Trump lied to me about his wealth to get onto the Forbes 400
Comey says Trump lied about ‘all things’ and tried to induct him into a mob-like family
Kieran Corcoran, provided by Published 3:53 am, Friday, April 13, 2018 ABC News Former FBI director James Comey says in his new book that Trump reminds him of a mob boss. Comey, who used to prosecute organized criminals, said being in the Trump White House gave him flashbacks. He cites "lying about all things," Trump's need for "complete control" and an obsession with personal loyalty as gangster-like behavior from Trump. Recommended Video: Now Playing: Nearly a year after he was fired, former FBI Director James Comey is firing back at President Trump in his new memoir A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership. In the book, Comey compared the president to a mob boss who pressured him for loyalty Media: Fox5 The former FBI director describes attempts by the President and his circle to draw him into his confidence, as well as an obsession with personal loyalty reminiscent of Italian mafias. It follows a teaser trailer released yesterday in which Comey was … [Read more...] about Comey says Trump lied about ‘all things’ and tried to induct him into a mob-like family
1 killed in fire at Trump Tower in New York
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Subscribe Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Share on Google Plus Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google Plus Share via Email Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Tumblr Resize Text Print Article Comments The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! Sign up *Invalid email address Got it Got it National A firefighter looks out from the window of a fire … [Read more...] about 1 killed in fire at Trump Tower in New York