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Television broadcasting has a strong sense of public responsibility and is viewed by an unspecified large audience. As a result, it rarely delivers only one-sided opinions, and a certain degree of accuracy and fairness in the information is ensured. Expressions that could be harmful to viewers are subject to certain ethical restrictions under broadcasting standards.
In contrast, social media is a medium where users select the information they consume. Even extreme opinions or offensive content are left to the discretion of individuals, with the common response being "just don't look" or "block the source." Consequently, unless the information is clearly false, even radical statements tend to be tolerated to a certain extent on social media platforms.
However, we cannot afford to be complacent and simply say, "That's just how social media works." For example, in February 2025, President Trump posted on social media that "billions of dollars were stolen and funneled to media outlets to support pro-Democratic reporting" in relation to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (Asahi Shimbun, February 16, 2025). Although the media organizations named in the post denied the allegations as inaccurate, the post spread globally and the confusion even reached Japan. This is a typical example of how a powerful political figure can spread unverified information and trigger social confusion and misunderstanding.
In this way, even if a politician does not tell an outright lie, it is possible to manipulate public sentiment by suggesting vague information or casting doubt without a factual basis.
The widespread saying that "politicians are born liars" reflects a growing concern about this kind of information manipulation. At the same time, we must not overlook the responsibility of voters who become swept up in political rhetoric and blindly believe what they are told.
Are you the type who takes a skeptical stance toward politics? Or do you believe in ideals and engage with politics enthusiastically?
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