‘Representative Gary Palmer of Alabama, the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee, called the indictment a “criminalization of disinformation and misinformation, which raises serious concerns about the public’s right to speak openly in opposition to policies they oppose.”’
yes, “[Disinformation] false information that is intended to manipulate, cause damage, or guide people, organizations, and countries in the wrong direction… [and Malinformation] … information that stems from the truth but is often exaggerated in a way that misleads and causes potential harm” are often criminal, Herr Palmer.
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