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Fire hosing: why obvious lies make great propaganda

The most dangerous lie is the one told shamelessly

Fire hosing: why obvious lies make great propaganda
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24/06/2025 11:00 ‧ 10 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Since the invention of the Internet in the late 20th century, misinformation has been allowed to propagate across the globe at an exponential rate. It is now more difficult than ever before to see and understand the truth, especially when we are bombarded with information from every available piece of technology around us.

In recent years, the public (especially in the United States) has found itself grappling with a new type of propaganda that has come from the highest echelons of the political world. It isn't just spin or exaggeration—it's something far more unsettling: a method of communication designed to dominate through chaos and confusion.

This technique is known simply as “fire hosing,” and it is a weapon that has been used by many politicians around the world. In the US, however, President Donald Trump has used it avidly.

So, what does this propaganda technique entail? Click through this gallery to find out.

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