Yes and no
"Don't worry about the truth or objective reality. Just lie."
It's not about the lying, but it does require disregard for the truth. The point is saying what people want to hear, which he does, whether it's true or not. And do it in words designed to grab headlines.
When other candidates refute the facts, it allows the media to normalize things and keep doing horse race reporting.
I'd like to see a comedian go up against him in a debate. Make people laugh at him. Make the conversation about how thin-skinned and racist and stupid he is.
He's Gish galloping and playing for laughs. Someone needs to be more entertaining. If they can do that while also being somewhat truthful, even better.
It's not about the lying, but it does require disregard for the truth. The point is saying what people want to hear, which he does, whether it's true or not. And do it in words designed to grab headlines.
When other candidates refute the facts, it allows the media to normalize things and keep doing horse race reporting.
I'd like to see a comedian go up against him in a debate. Make people laugh at him. Make the conversation about how thin-skinned and racist and stupid he is.
He's Gish galloping and playing for laughs. Someone needs to be more entertaining. If they can do that while also being somewhat truthful, even better.