Rules to deal with lies
Help save our democracy
Re “Offering no evidence, Trump claims millions voted illegally for Clinton” (Page 1A, Nov. 28): We need help from The Bee and the rest of the media. In covering President-elect Donald Trump, please follow these guidelines:
1. Clearly state that lies are lies; don’t call them “claims.”
2. Describe reality; don’t regurgitate “X said, Y said.”
3. Learn how to deal with a narcissist.
These three pieces of guidance for the media are from James Fallows, The Atlantic’s longtime political observer.
Jordan Lang, Sacramento
Donald Trump’s lying isn’t news
That President-elect Donald Trump lies constantly is no longer news. If and when he ever speaks the truth about anything will be.
Will Stockwin, Colfax
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This story was originally published November 30, 2016 at 1:26 AM with the headline "Rules to deal with lies."