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Six big lies that won the election: How Donald Trump gaslit America

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David Gergen : Donald Trump's closing argument at Madison Square Garden drew comparisons to a pro-Nazi rally.

He says gaslighting is an effort to undermine people’s entire sense of reality and impose an invented reality in its place.

Trump 's reliance on gaslighting was flagged repeatedly in his 2016 campaign.

Julian Zelizer : Trump relied on five key themes of gaslighting in this election: Democrats are the real threat to U.S. democracy, and Donald Trump is its savior.

Zelizer says gaslighting on climate change was essential to making his “immigrant crime” narrative work.

Hurricane Helene presented the perfect opportunity for bringing the climate crisis into the campaign, Zelizer writes.

Frida Ghitis : The myth of voter fraud vindicates Trump 's self-image as a defender of American democracy.

She says Trump has been gaslighting the public into viewing him as the great defender of democracy.

Ghitis says the media's abysmal treatment of Joe Biden’s remarkable economic record offered him a big assist.

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67

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63

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15

Article tone

informal

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English

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62

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