The average American voter and lack of critical thinking skills after the State of the Union

I saw this article on the NYT and wanted to share it. Gift link below.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/us/voters-trump-state-of-union-speech-reaction.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PFA.jcjM.el0VITP--u1_&smid=url-share

As we all know, President Trump lied left and right at the State of the Union speech. Nothing new here, but I wanted to call attention to how easily duped people seem to be. In particular, lets look at two individuals from Pennsylvania - a prized battleground state in 2020, 2024, and likely 2028.

Aurora Metz, a nursing student, said that Mr. Trump spoke to every one of her concerns — almost.

She was happy that he mentioned ending wars , housing costs and his “no tax on tips.”

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Reality since Trump took office:

• Since taking office he has waged a personal war against Venezuela by illegally seizing its president and bringing him to the U.S.
• We are on the path to war with Iran
• Trump has illegally deployed ICE and CBP troops in cities...

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