‘Alternative Facts’ Read and Respond

This article opens the readers’ eyes to the corruption and confusion around the Trump administration by stating, “Trump was a historically dishonest presidential candidate” (Graham). I am so frustrated by recent politics since people are constantly told contradictory facts, making it hard to know what to believe and what not to. The article continues to explain how Trump insisted to have written his own speech for the inauguration even when it was proven later that his advisors wrote it. This lie went as far as to the publication of a staged photo just to support the story. As a millennial, it is hard for me to fathom how citizens can still strongly support Trump after all the harm and lies he has already caused this nation.

With the development and influence of the internet in society, these ‘alternative facts’ are easier to fabricate and spread to the masses. For this reason, it is dangerous to read about the news since no one can be sure of the reality behind the Trump Administration. This issue relates to “My So-Called Opinions” article because millennials are trapped in a perpetual state of being lied to about politics yet ridiculed for not staying informed. Graham poses a question to Trump, enquiring that if he lies on a small scale now, it might only cause for more skepticism about what he says later on about bigger issues. It’s challenging for millennials to have a firm grasp on Trump’s proposals when he has a history of lying to his people. Overall this essay has proven that American’s shouldn’t always trust the facts they hear, especially relating to Trump, and should try to find multiple sources in order to become well educated, active citizens.