If "given irrefutable proof of their falsehood, they would take refuge in cynicism; instead of deserting the leaders who had lied to them, they would protest that they had known all along that the statement was a lie and would admire the leaders for their superior tactical cleverness"
-Hannah Arendt
Knowingly lying is also a point of provocation and engagement hacking. It’s similar to Charlie Kirk making stuff up about U.S. history. The factchecks and dunking just promote them to more feeds.
The Cynicism here is appalling. Benny Johnson knows there aren't palm trees in the Bronx but he also knows people who want to see this content won't know that or won't think about it. The only people who hate fascist foot-soldiers more than antifascists are fascist leaders.
