Browsing: misinformation

FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates and misstates crime data in Washington, U.S. News & World Report finds, distorting trends and omitting context as he paints a darker picture of public safety.

A former Facebook insider reveals how the platform’s political ad system amplifies disinformation, exploits user data, and prioritizes profit over democratic integrity and public trust.

Amid public concern over rising violence, “Lies, Damned Lies and Crime Statistics” in U.S. News & World Report dissects how selective data use shapes debates on safety and justice.

CNN examines Donald Trump’s false assertion that Washington, DC, has “no crime at all,” contrasting his claim with official crime statistics and expert analysis on public safety trends.