As a philosopher, I’m convinced that Trump isn’t lying − he’s doing something worse

Donald Trump’s false claims about the Iran War, Epstein files, tariffs and inflation have left some supporters who have traditionally believed all he says feeling duped and abandoned. Why now?

By: Robert B. Talisse, Vanderbilt University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: April 10, 2026

Words: 948

Last Updated: 2 hours, 35 minutes ago

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By Robert B. Talisse, Vanderbilt University

For much of his political career, dishonesty has been without cost for Donald Trump. He entered into national politics with the birther lie, claiming that Barack Obama was not born in the U.S., and that did not prevent Trump from winning the 2016 GOP nomination.

His persistent false statements about crowd sizes, electoral outcomes and the birthplace of his father barely garner …

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