"the driver weaponized his vehicle and attempted to run over the law enforcement agents"

My first thought was surely they must know that no-one is going to believe that in this week of all weeks.

But then I remembered that I read somewhere that it's an intentional part of fascism that the lies actually *should* be completely obvious lies and unbelievable.

Can't remember the reason for it, but it sure fits the reality.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgn1y1zygxo

#PortlandShooting #MinneapolisShooting

Two people wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland

The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member.

BBC News

@statsguy

Nobody should be surprised by the BBC just repeating the US gangster government's lies.

@statsguy

There are enough people out there -red-hatted or otherwise - who will believe it, and publicise it. Then, when the truth comes out, they do not back down and admit their misinformation....

See: Trump's Playbook.