The "Tim Walz's dog is fake" conspiracy theory is dumb.
It's also a scary reminder of why Trump cannot win. He controls his followers by keeping them in this alternative reality.
The saddest part? He tricks them into thinking they're empowered by it.
https://www.salon.com/2024/08/29/the-tragedy-of-magas-conspiracy-theory-about-tim-walzs-fake-dog/
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