Activity Quote by Hillary Clinton
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“[Donald Trump] has really started his political activity based on this racist lie that our first black president was not an American citizen. There was absolutely no evidence for it, but he persisted, he persisted year after year, because some of his supporters, people that he was trying to bring into his fold, apparently believed it or wanted to believe it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: MSNBC, 2016
A political figure spread a false claim about a president’s citizenship, persisting despite no evidence, to rally supporters.
In simple terms: False claim used to mobilize base.
Key Takeaway
Verify facts before accepting political narratives.
Themes
politics
misinformation
race
media
public opinion
Mood
concerned
critical
skeptical
Type
political
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- campaign rhetoric
- social media discourse
Key Concepts
propaganda
identity politics
truth manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates leaders to repeat falsehoods?
- How can citizens guard against misinformation?
A Different Perspective
Fact‑checking is essential; falsehoods erode democratic trust.
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