The Fakest News of 2022: 5 Biggest Political Lies of the Year

(Dreamstime)

By    |   Wednesday, 28 December 2022 07:15 AM EST ET

Despite "misinformation" labels peppering social media posts on a bevy of topics – from the pandemic to elections – politicians on both sides of the aisle continued to spread "fake news" in 2022.

Whether it was spin about a congressional bill, a claim about the opposition party, or just an exaggeration in a speech, 2022 was not immune to misleading statements, obfuscations, and white lies.

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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Despite "misinformation" labels peppering social media posts on a bevy of topics - from the pandemic to elections - politicians on both sides of the aisle continued to spread "fake news" in 2022.
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