Trump's Dangerous Propaganda Playbook REVEALED
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Donald Trump's nonstop lying about elections isn't accidental; it's a strategy. In this video, Marc Elias breaks down Trump's propaganda tactics, and how we can all stay vigilant in the face of this threat.
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00:00 How Propaganda Threatens Free and Fair Elections
01:12 Trump Blurs Truth and Reality
03:49 Election Lies and Social Media Disinformation
15:55 How 2020 Election Lies Were Built
19:51 The Real Goal Behind “Proof of Citizenship” Laws
28:24 New 2026 Strategy Attacking Voter Rolls
34:00 Redefining Citizenship and Controlling Who Votes
39:48 Ballot Seizures and Weaponizing the Justice System
42:50 Why Truth Itself Is the Ultimate Target
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