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A form of gaslighting specific to political debates and arguments, where one participant systematically distorts reality, denies past statements, or reframes events to make the opponent doubt their own memory, perception, or sanity—all in service of a political position. Common tactics include claiming a statement was never made, that “everyone knows” the opposite of what is documented, or that the opponent is “crazy” for believing obvious facts. Politicallighting exploits partisan media ecosystems, where contradictory narratives can be amplified to make objective truth seem uncertain.
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