Trump pushes 'deranged' voting theories in overnight posting tantrum - Alternet.org
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Trump's overnight post barrage illustrates how conspiracy theories and unfounded fraud claims function as political mobilization tools — and why repetition makes them stick.
Illusory Truth EffectConspiracy Theory PropagationOutgroup VilificationPolitical Polarization
Theory Briefing
- Trump posted repeatedly overnight pushing 'deranged' voting theories and accusing Democrats of election cheating, with no new evidence cited.
- Repetition of election-fraud claims — even debunked ones — exploits the illusory truth effect, making falsehoods feel credible over time.
- Framing Democrats as cheaters functions as an outgroup vilification tactic, deepening partisan identity and voter distrust in institutions.