How to tell the difference between fake news and the real thing

As the American election takes place, Séamus Dooley reminds us of the importance of consuming news that is trustworthy
How to tell the difference between fake news and the real thing

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Miami-Opa-locka Executive Airport, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, in Opa-locka, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Wed, 04 Nov, 2020 - 07:00
Seamus Dooley

Donald Trump has claimed to invent the term 'Fake News'.

During a joint press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö on October 2 2019, President Trump told reporters 

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