Liliputin - 5978

So called "Epstein hoax" is another Trump's red herring, which he hopes his MAGA base will fall for hook, line and sinker ... "
Steven Colbert

Liliputins. What, the heck, is this?
http://stihi.ru/2025/03/08/5867

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A red herring is defined as something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question. It can be a logical fallacy or a literary device that leads readers or audiences toward a false conclusion. Additionally, it refers to an unimportant fact or idea that diverts attention from the important ones. In literature, it is often a piece of information that distracts readers from an important truth or leads them to mistakenly expect a particular outcome.

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Washington — President Trump said the ongoing controversy over his administration's handling of information related to child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is a "Hoax" and "bulls***," criticizing members of his own party who are calling for more transparency as "weaklings."

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hook, line and sinker
adverb
: without hesitation or reservation : completely
fell for the story hook, line and sinker