Michael Schellenberger

Rank 39 of 47

Score -98

-3

The media and Dems say that everything Trump identifies as a problem doesn’t exist and is just a conspiracy theory. They’re such knee-jerk partisans they can’t help but to further demolish their credibility. Just 31% of the public trusts them and the number could decline further

2/20/2025, 5:13:55 AM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

328d

Just like there was tons of evidence of labs leaking viruses before Covid, there was tons of evidence of waste fraud and abuse before DOGE.

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

328d

Here’s the Times a week ago lying brazenly. Scroll down the thread and you can see they later alter the headline. They’re effectively saying that accusations of government waste, fraud and abuse are a conspiracy theory. Everything’s fine. Media gaslighting as usual.

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

336d

The New York Times says “Musk Asserts Without Proof That Bureaucracy Is Rife With Fraud.” Seriously? The GAO — under Biden — estimated last year that we are losing $233-$521 billion *per year* to fraud. Guys, it’s right there. Why do you continue with this… fraud? SMH

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

328d

Both of these examples of disinformation were published today

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

328d

For weeks the media have insisted that Trump and Elon were lying about rampant government fraud, waste, or abuse. Finally WSJ admits that “wasteful spending… isn’t hard to find.” Ya think?

The statement criticizes the media and Democrats for allegedly dismissing issues raised by Trump as conspiracy theories, suggesting a lack of credibility and trust. It reflects a partisan tone and questions media integrity.

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