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Hiku said:



Trump's tweet came one day after Iranian state television released video footage claiming to show the launch of a new type of medium-range ballistic missile, a few hours after it was displayed during a military parade in Tehran.
Turns out there was no missile test, and the footage was 7 months old: http://www.news.com.au/world/middle-east/us-officials-say-irans-latest-missile-launch-was-fake/news-story/b462e11ab0dbcd8b109be50d0286491b

This is not about the political nature of this particular story. But rather about why this guy who has the CIA (and other intelligence agencies) at his fingertips, who can validate the authenticity of any story for him, doesn't use the resources he has available, and keeps falling for these fake news stories? "3 million people voted illegaly for Hillary", etc.
Most people learn from their past mistakes. Especially if they have so many eyes on them. It's pretty bizzare honestly.

Probably because he only takes briefings in picture book format.