Hillary Clinton Slams Fake News In First Speech Since Election Loss, ‘False Propaganda Has Flooded Social Media’
In a rare public appearance since her shocking loss from Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton warned the public about the risks of fake and misleading news on social media, according to the Huffington Post. Clinton said leaders in both the public and private sector should act promptly to “protect our democracy” and “innocent lives.” The former Secretary of State relayed the message during a portrait unveiling for retiring Nevada Senator Harry Reid, at the Capitol on Thursday.
“The epidemic of fake news and false propaganda that flooded social media over the last year ― it’s now clear that so-called fake news can have real-world consequences.”
“This isn’t about politics or partisanship… Lives are at risk, lives of ordinary people just trying to go about their days to do their jobs, contribute to their communities. It’s a danger that must be addressed and addressed quickly.”
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Clinton was a hot topic of alternative news websites throughout this year’s presidential campaign. A Buzzfeed analysis found that “fake election news” stories outperformed verified election news stories on Facebook. It has been reported that false stories of Clinton and her team were presented as verified news.
Here are Clinton’s full remarks on the fake news issue, according to the Washington Post.
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