On the video clips Trump played, the anchor for OAN, Pearson Sharp, used the phrases “fraudulent ballots” and “potential election fraud” interchangeably. Less than 20 minutes after the OAN report aired, Trump tweeted in all caps: “REPORT: DOMINION DELETED 2.7 MILLION TRUMP VOTES NATIONWIDE,” citing OAN as his source. The tweet was part of a larger shift in Trump’s media focus. “There has definitely been a clear uptick in the Newsmax and the OAN content.”For Trump supporters seeking a less subtle signal, the president has repeatedly offered instructions. “The concern probably is the short term — you could have a brief time where Trump really turns some people against us.

Source: Washington Post December 11, 2020 11:01 UTC