Political Misinformation and Name-Calling
Social media posts use an altered photo to imply U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is 'weird' for using a device designed for men to breastfeed babies. Both political parties have engaged in name-calling, with Democrats calling Republicans 'weird' and vice versa. The original photo is from a 2019 article about the device, not Buttigieg.
Key Points
- Original photo used in the social media posts is from a 2019 article about a Japanese company's breastfeeding device
- Political parties have resorted to branding each other as 'weird' in the current election season
Pros
- Raises awareness about misinformation and manipulated images on social media
- Highlights the use of accusatory labels and name-calling in politics
Cons
- Spreads false information about Pete Buttigieg using a device to breastfeed babies
- Contributes to the divisive rhetoric between political parties