Trump’s lies are like ‘psychological warfare,’ say political experts

U.S. President Donald Trump's lies 'keep us off balance' and have 'psychological effects on the country,' but they are also part of his strategy, to get what he wants.

On Feb. 28 in the Oval Office, a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump devolved into an argument. Their meeting was covered by the media and the bitter exchange was broadcast around the world. Screengrab courtesy of CNN

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

March 10, 2025

Lies spread by United States President Donald Trump intended to influence public opinion, including falsehoods about Russia’s war with Ukraine or about illegal activities along the Canada-U.S. border, could be called psychological warfare, according to the director of the ...

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