AT times, we wickedly liken politicians to comedians. Well, there is now at least one more thing that ties them together – fake news. Both groups have found ways to use misinformation or hoaxes that are passed off as actual news.
The tactic of fooling people with false news is not a new millennium discovery, but what is different now is that there are many more channels to do so, and it has never before been this quick and efficient. Plus, there is a catchy label for it, courtesy of US President Donald Trump.
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