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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/Wagamaga on 2025-01-22 16:24:04+00:00.

Original Title: Radical-right populists are fueling a misinformation epidemic. Research found these actors rely heavily on falsehoods to exploit cultural fears, undermine democratic norms, and galvanize their base, making them the dominant drivers of today’s misinformation crisis.