Meep wrote:I'm confused, are the intelligence leaks actual intelligence leaks that reflect very badly on the services or 'fake news' (in which case no actual intelligence was released and it was just made)? According to at least one spokesperson it's both at the same time... or changed in between sentences. This would only make sense if 'fake news' not actually news that is fake but simply news that is damaging to Trump; which means it would be possible for something to be an actual leak and 'fake news' simultaneously.
The only logical conclusion is that 'fake' is being used as a synonym for 'bad', which is a use of the word I have not previously encountered.
Most shocking of all in this whole affair, Trump then speaks about Flynn being badly treated and expresses sympathy for him; which is basically him admitting he would not have taken any action to remove him if not for the media. Ironic that he should he so opposed to the press and yet fully admit they are the only thing keeping his administration publicly accountable.
Welcome to the Trump administration. Anything potentially negative is "fake" or a conspiracy to discredit him because he can do no wrong. And if you want the true news you have to go to the propaganda machines he says are good.
He has the supporters pushing it, too. If you can label everything someone says as lies then if they criticise you it can be dismissed instantly.
It's VERY worrying.