Trump presents 'fake news' awards for 10 stories — some of which really were false

Posted on AllSides January 18, 2018

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President Trump gave out fake news "awards" to six news organizations Wednesday night, capping a much-hyped social media spectacle that matched Trump's penchant for showmanship with his disdain for the news media covering it.

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