Carney pokes fun at Trump's UN teleprompter 'conspiracy theory' - Washington Examiner
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When a Canadian PM mocks Trump's teleprompter conspiracy theory, it's a textbook lesson in how ridicule weaponizes cognitive dissonance against political opponents.
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Theory Briefing
- Carney publicly teased a 'teleprompter conspiracy theory' joke about Trump, stopping just short of naming him directly.
- Using humor to dismiss a conspiracy theory exploits the backfire effect — mockery can entrench believers while swaying neutral observers.
- The political jab signals how world leaders are increasingly using ridicule as a soft-power tool against populist narratives.