As many readers on social media have clearly described it as “gaslighting.” POLITICO The article claims that Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), former President Donald Trump's running mate, attempted to “link Ms. Harris” to the policies of a Biden-Harris administration when he spoke at a rally in Big Rapids, Michigan, on Tuesday.
“At Michigan rally, Vance tries to link Harris with Biden,” X's post from Tuesday read. POLITICOCiting the article.
'Our corrupt leaders': Vance tries to link Harris to Biden at Michigan rally https://t.co/0LWM4gq5C7
— Politico (@politico) August 27, 2024
So piece, POLITICO Reporter Mia McCarthy humorously wrote, “Speaking at a rally in Big Rapids, Michigan, former President Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee sought to link Harris to the policies of the Biden administration.”
Politico X's post was quickly corrected by “Community Note,” informing the public that “Harris is now President Biden's Vice President.”
Meanwhile, social media users POLITICO In the comments Accused The American Psychological Association's (APA) definition of how to get out of “gaslighting” Define “Manipulating others into questioning their perceptions, experiences, or understanding of events”
“We've reached the height of gaslighting. No more 'trust us, don't see for yourself,'” one X user said. Reacted.
“This is media gaslighting on a level I've never seen before. Holy shit,” said another. Writtenand declared, “She's his Vice President! Now! She's in office! What the heck?”
“I had no idea this level of gaslighting was possible,” a third said. Echoed.
“Harris is related to Biden because… wait for it… she's his VP,” another X user said. cried.
“How dare you link Harris to the Biden/Harris administration!” said another. I told a joke.
“Try? She tied him to herself,” said another. Got information.
Vance responded too. Politico “The problem is, she's Biden's VP,” he posted.
The problem is, she's Biden's vice president. https://t.co/1l34XKXKQN
— JD Vance (@JDVance) August 28, 2024
“What on earth is this?” another X user Writtentagging POLITICO In a post, CEO Goli Sheikholeslami asked “why would your publication be so degrading?” and called the article an “insult to our country.”
“Of course they're 'tied up,'” says Lauren Chen, host of BlazeTV. Commented“Harris is Biden's vice president.”
“I knew corporate journalism was shameless, but I never knew it was this stupid.” Author Michael Maris Commented.
Another X user simply stated“Everyone hates you, and rightly so,” he said. Written“Oh you guys are the worst.”
“She's the current vice president and bragged about taking Biden's big decisions as 'the last person in the room,'” another X user said. pointed out“You guys have gone beyond parody,” he added.
“It's seriously a parody. [account]” Another Echoed.
“Boldness,” another X user Declared.
“Is this serious journalism?” another asked.
“Are you a news organization or a propaganda organization?” asked.
I found the tether. https://t.co/wv7kOx2GAv pic.twitter.com/uFDMXD8AyK
— Mary Katharine Ham (@mkhammer) August 27, 2024
Breitbart News reported that Vance held a rally in Big Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday, where he endorsed Trump-backed Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers and warned that today's Democrats are “not the Democrats of your grandfather's time.”
“They've moved too far to the left,” Rogers said. “They opened the borders. They let the crime rate go up. They put food prices we can't afford. They put gas prices we can't afford.”
Alana Mastangero is a reporter for Breitbart News. Follow her at Facebook And X is Followetc. Instagram.
