[oregontim]

All of this thread reminds me how deeply the Trump movement, social media campaigns masquerading as real people, and other organized misinformation have cut into public confidence and our sense of knowing what the hell is going on. The president announced his Covid first by himself, on Twitter. White house doctors have confirmed. But I’m still not sure it isn’t just a campaign stunt. And millions of others have similar doubts.

[oregontim]

All of this thread reminds me how deeply the Trump movement, social media campaigns masquerading as real people, and other organized misinformation have cut into public confidence and our sense of knowing what the hell is going on. The president announced his Covid first by himself, on Twitter. White house doctors have confirmed. But I’m still not sure it isn’t just a campaign stunt. And millions of others have similar doubts.