When Truth Isn’t Truth: Rudy Giuliani manipulates us using psychological tactics from climate change deniers and tobacco lobbyists

Caption: Photo of Rudy Giuliani (Courtesy of Gage Skidmore)

“Truth isn’t truth” according to Rudy Giuliani, a statement he made on August 19th on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” The phrase was immediately derided as a verbal blunder embodying the Trump administration’s complete disregard for the facts. Yet a closer look at Giuliani’s…