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As Trump accuses Democrats of ‘buying protestors,’ the lie comes with a radical subtext For nearly a decade, the president has accused his public critics of being “paid protesters.” It’s a ridiculous claim rooted in a radical subtext.

Aug. 18, 2025, 8:38 AM EDT

By Steve Benen

For those who keep an eye on Donald Trump’s rhetoric, there are a handful of giveaways that make it clear the president is trying to deceive. When the Republican tells a story about large, crying men, overcome with emotion because of some amazing thing Trump claims to have accomplished, it’s a telltale sign he’s lying.

When he tells a story in which unnamed officials keep calling him “sir,” that’s a dead giveaway , too. Likewise, anytime Trump uses the phrases “ ahead of schedule ,” “ got

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