John Oliver on How to Handle Trump Administration Lies (Video)
In a segment titled "Trump vs Truth," the "Last Week Tonight" host questions the president's approach to facts and offers ideas on how to combat misinformation In a segment titled "Trump vs.In a segment titled “Trump vs. Truth,” “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver asks crucial questions about the new president’s approach to facts and offers some ideas on how to combat misinformation.
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