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  "path": "/threads/the-average-american-voter-and-lack-of-critical-thinking-skills-after-the-state-of-the-union.2633919/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-26T19:03:54.000Z",
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    "Politics and News",
    "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",
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  "textContent": "I saw this article on the NYT and wanted to share it. Gift link below.\n\n\n\n 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 \n\n\nAs 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.\n\n\n\n> Aurora Metz, a nursing student, said that Mr. Trump spoke to every one of her concerns — almost.\n>\n>  She was happy that **he mentioned ending wars** , housing costs and his “no tax on tips.”\n>\n> Click to expand...\n\n\nReality since Trump took office:\n\n\n  * Since taking office he has waged a personal war against Venezuela by illegally seizing its president and bringing him to the U.S.\n  * We are on the path to war with Iran\n  * Trump has illegally deployed ICE and CBP troops in cities...\n\n\nRead more",
  "title": "The average American voter and lack of critical thinking skills after the State of the Union"
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