Technique T0023: Distort facts

Summary: Change, twist, or exaggerate existing facts to construct a narrative that differs from reality. Examples: images and ideas can be distorted by being placed in an improper content
Belongs to tactic stage: TA06

Incident	Descriptions given for this incident
I00047 Sea of Azov	(Distort) Kremlin-controlled RT cited Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov suggesting that Ukraine deliberately provoked Russia in hopes of gaining additional support from the United States and Europe.
I00053 China Huawei CFO Arrest	Distorted, saccharine “news” about the Chinese State and Party

Counters	Response types
C00023 Promote civility as an identity that people will defend	D4 Degrade
C00024 Promote constructive narratives i.e. not polarising. Pro-life, pro-choice, or pro-USA?	D4 Degrade
C00025 Promote identity neutral narratives	D4 Degrade
C00092 Establish a truth teller reputation score for individuals with many followers	D7 Deter
C00095 Keep score	D7 Deter

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