Human Nature

[Angrboda]

Trump is not necessarily a danger because he is prepared to lie, but many of his lies are demonstrably pernicious.

When Trump first ran for office back in 2016, I read a fact-checking site about his public statements.  It told me that most American politicians lied 12 to 15% of the time, whereas Trump lied over 60% of the time.  The degree and frequency of his lies have proven to be overwhelming.  

That is why he is a demagogue too.  His lies appeal specifically to people's prejudices against liberals, immigrants, the "deep state," and whoever stands in his way.

The fact that so many people can't see his barrage against the facts for what it so obviously is points to a huge flaw in human nature.

Your pessimism concerning Trump's lies is because of your partisanship. To those who favor him, his ability to manipulate the media and dictate the narrative with his lies is a plus.

We are less concerned about lies when it serves our own interest. Historically though, lies have served a useful function in social contexts. Perhaps it's only with humanity moving beyond small groups that it's concerning.