Trump Suggests Injecting Disinfectant for COVID — Gish Gallop at White House Briefing (2020-04-23)
During a White House coronavirus briefing, Trump suggests looking into whether injecting disinfectant or using UV light inside the body could treat COVID-19. The briefing exemplifies the Gish Gallop technique — rapid-fire unscientific claims that overwhelm fact-checkers. Doctors and public health officials spend days debunking the suggestion. Even absurd claims serve a propaganda purpose: they consume adversary attention.
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