In 71 days as president elect of the United States, Donald Trump has told at least 82 untruths, exaggerations and falsehoods.
Why is this important?
Mr. Trump, you inflate statistics on undocumented immigration, crime and unemployment to paint a distorted picture of our domestic safety. You obfuscate on the documented effects of trade policy or the scientific consensus surrounding climate change. You exaggerate the size of your inauguration crowds, the size of your victory over Hillary Clinton and you diminish the role of Russia in the 2016 presidential election. And, you continue to insist there is voter fraud in the millions. Your world of lies and "alternative facts" affects each one of us and further entrenches the division of our citizens. It is up to each one of us – citizens, journalists and Congress - to call you out. It is time for you to begin speaking the truth.
