Stephen Miller’s Fear Tactic, Explained | Spot the Spin

When does a political argument become an appeal to fear? In this week’s Spot the Spin, Chris examines Stephen Miller’s rhetoric about immigration and Democratic socialists to show how emotional language can take the place of evidence. Whatever your politics, two questions can help you spot the tactic: • What exactly are you being told to believe? • What evidence did they give you to prove it? Feeling strongly about something doesn’t make it true. Question the claim. Look for the proof. Subscribe to Fiercely Independent for more Spot the Spin.