The Art of Debunking: A Game-Changer for Debating Donald Trump

As we approach the 2024 presidential elections, the debate stage is once again set to host a clash of titans - Donald Trump and his opponents. But how do you solve a problem like Donald Trump in a debate? For 17 presidential debates since 2015, Trump's opponents and the media have been trying to figure out how to combat his firehose of falsehoods and random accusations. So far, no one has truly succeeded. One of Trump's most effective tactics is to create chaos by constantly making false or misleading accusations and inventing his own facts. His opponents, on the other hand, tend to debate like it's 1984, relying on the media to do fact checks after the debate. But what if there was a way to turn the tables on Trump and leave him shell-shocked? Enter Kamala Harris, who has a unique opportunity to debunk Trump's fabrications with just two words: "Google it." Harris can use her opponent's propensity for lying against him by directing viewers to fact-check his claims in real-time. By saying "Google it," she can encourage viewers to verify the accuracy of Trump's statements, making it difficult for him to maintain his lies. This approach not only undermines Trump's credibility but also forces him to confront the truth.

But is this approach perfect? No, Google is not infallible, and its algorithm can sometimes produce incorrect information. However, it's still a more reliable source than Trump's claims, and the Harris campaign can scan Google results beforehand to ensure accuracy. Moreover, Trump will know when he's lying, exaggerating, or talking without any real consideration for the truth. This means he'll have to suddenly worry about the facts, which will leave him stymied rather than his opponent. He'll fear the real-time fact-check, and the media will have to discuss the areas of contention Harris points out, allowing her to choose what issues to place focus on in the usual post-debate debates. So, how can Trump be stopped? By calling his bluff, of course. Harris can strike fear into him with two simple words: "Google it." And once Trump can't lie anymore, he might just not know what to say at all.

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