Why Is It Necessary to Lie about Donald Trump?

The truth takes a back seat to the narrative.

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Former president Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally in Vandalia, Ohio, March 16, 2024.

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Donald Trump routinely provides plenty of fodder for his critics, raising the question of why they still feel compelled to lie about him.

Take his now-famous rally in Ohio last weekend. He saluted the anthem of the J6 choir at the outset and then called the imprisoned J6 rioters “hostages” and promised to pardon them.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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