But social science research suggests that Mr. Trump’s alternative version of reality may appeal to his supporters. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThis partisan polarization affects the way Americans of all political stripes consume information. Mr. Trump’s supporters, who are already more likely to believe that basic narrative, may be more likely to accept his wiretap claims. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyEven when myths are dispelled, their effects linger. The question of whether Mr. Obama wiretapped Mr. Trump has now been answered clearly and strongly in the negative.

Source: New York Times March 22, 2017 07:30 UTC