No Evidence? Change the Subject.

When a political claim cannot survive scrutiny, watch what happens next. After suggesting corruption in California’s election process, Trump offered no evidence of fraudulent ballots, altered votes, or misconduct. Instead, he shifted the attack to NBC, ABC, and the media. That is a classic red herring: replace the unanswered question with a new villain, a new outrage, and a more emotional distraction. In this week’s Spot the Spin, Chris breaks down how the tactic works and how to recognize it before it pulls your attention away from the original claim. Stay fierce. Stay independent.