Disinformation Distorts Perceptions in 2024 Election Campaign
Summary
Disinformation distorts public perceptions of candidates and key issues like the economy, immigration, and crime during the heated 2024 election campaign as false claims spread rapidly on social media and infiltrate mainstream media coverage, according to polling data.
Key Points
- Disinformation shaped views about candidates and issues like the economy, immigration, and crime during the 2024 election campaign.
- False claims and narratives were widely disseminated on social media, amplified by candidates, and picked up by mainstream media outlets.
- Polling data suggests disinformation affected how people perceived candidates' performance and views on key issues like the economy and immigration.