Evidence presented with total confidence and zero verification; the act of triumphantly holding something up as undeniable proof — of an event that occurred in a different country, a different decade, or not at all.
"He offered Trumpvidence: a photo, six folders, and a magazine cover that never existed."
Documentary proof enhanced after the fact — with a Sharpie, an added caption, or a generous crop.
"He drew the loop on the map himself. Pure Trumpvidence."
Horse pucky.
origin: Trump + evidence, c. 2017–present. see also: alternative facts.
Eight times the President presented "evidence" — a photo, a map, a document, a crowd, a number — and it fell apart the moment anyone looked closely.
SUBJECT: The 47th PresidentSTATUS: Claims unsubstantiatedFINDING: See each exhibit
DEPT. OF VERIFICATION · INTAKE
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