Next week, primary and caucus season begins. The 2020 presidential election is quickly approaching. Last election cycle, the phrase “fake news” emerged that resulted in distrust of the media and the politicians. Fake news can emerge again but have even greater consequences as technology has advanced. Videos can emerge of candidates appearing as if they are saying or doing something that can harm their reputation. Although videos that had politicians edited used to be funny- for example, Obama singing popular songs- it can cause damage. This could be damaging particularly to the Republican Party as Trump is a controversial figure who says a lot of dumb things, and people will hate him without looking at the facts. For the Democratic Party, because of the big number of nominees in the field, it can be damaging too. Candidates can try to make themselves appear better in order to do better in the polls and secure delegates in the primaries/caucuses. Fake news circulated all throughout 2016, so it would not be shocking to see the term “deep fake” in 2020.
A Faker and Cheaper NSA 