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Moreover, many media outlets, driven by their
need for high ratings and viewership, often
engaged in
and provided
sensationalism
disproportionate coverage of controversial figures
or events associated with the far-right, invertedly
augmenting their messages and influence.
Influential figures such as Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson of Fox News (a
widely known conservative-biased news network) were criticised for amplifying narratives that cast doubts on the legitimacy of election results. 134 This
exemplifies how media and news outlets create a platform for far-right
individuals to spread their false narratives and conspiracy theories.
Additionally, Donald Trump played a
significant role in the weaponisation of
social media platforms to effectively
spread his narratives. His use of Twitter, in
particular, allowed him to communicate
directly with his following base and shape ideologies surrounding issues like
election integrity, thus impacting the far-right’s perception of mainstream politics.
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